Cute Kids Valentines for the Classroom

Valentine’s Day may not be as busy as Christmas, but there’s still plenty to do! Around here, we like to bake sweet treats, decorate the house, and switch over to all things pink and heart-shaped. I also like to make sure I have a stack of kids Valentines on hand before the holiday creeps up on me.

Even if your kids aren’t in school, they can still give Valentines to their friends and family. Or they could even hand out Valentines to kids they see regularly at group classes, like storytime, music class, or swim.

And yes, it would be simpler to skip out on kids valentines during the early years! But this is a great time to teach kids about kindness, gratitude, and friendship. (No judgment either way – sometimes we really do just need one less thing on our to-do list).

But I’m here to make it easier! While you could get extra cute with printables and assembling your own goody bags, I think it’s also ok to give yourself permission to make it really easy on yourself and buy pre-made Valentines.

Nowadays there are so many fun and creative Valentine’s day cards for kids. There are also a lot more non-candy Valentines to choose from! I don’t remember seeing these options on the shelves when I was a kid — do you?

Tip: Make it a fun family activity! Have older kids pick out the Valentines they like best. Younger kids who are learning how to write can practice writing names on the cards. If you have a toddler, give them a couple of options to choose between and have them decide who will get which card.

If you need more ideas for Valentine’s Day, check out some of my favorite Valentine’s Day books for kids. I also have a post sharing Valentine gifts for your whole family.

Now it’s time to get to my favorite kids Valentines I’ve seen this year — so you have one less thing to plan (and stress over) this holiday!

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