20 20 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas for Your Kids Classroom - TinySoda Mama (2024)

Celebrate love without the sugar rush! đŸŒŸ This Valentine’s Day, let’s break away from the traditional candy-filled exchanges and embrace non-candy alternatives for a sweeter and healthier celebration. From cute stickers and colorful pencils to playful erasers and mini puzzles, there are endless creative options that will bring joy to classmates without the sugar crash. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one with thoughtful and unique tokens of appreciation that go beyond the sweetness of candy. Spread love, creativity, and a little less sugar with non-candy Valentine’s for class exchanges! đŸ’–

I’ve gathered 20 of my favorite Non-Candy Valentine Ideas for kids to give to classmates this February. Many include a free printable!

1. Kinetic Sand Valentine

Kinetic Sand is so much fun! You can purchase some Kinetic Sand & these little plastic containers from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Smart House School.

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2. Sunglasses Valentine’s Day Cards

Sunglasses are cool, inexpensive gifts! My kids love to wear them in the Summer time. You can purchase these Sunglasses from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Where The Smiles Have Been.

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3. Goofy Glasses Valentines

The kids are sure to get a good laugh out of these Valentines. I personally like these Funny Glasses you can purchase from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Just A Girl and Her Blog.

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4. Ducky Valentines

Use this Free Printable from Teachers Pay Teachers. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these cute Rubber Ducks!

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5. Kool-Aid Singles

You can purchase Kool-Aid Singles at Amazon!

Then use this Free Printable from My Name Is Snickerdoodle.

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6. Fruit Valentines

This is a cute and healthy idea for your kids class! It would make for a great after school snack to help offset all of the candy they are sure to bring home that day. You can get the Free Printable at Craftaholics Anonymous.

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7. Popcorn Valentines

Have a Poppin’ Good Valentine’s Day with these Free Printable cards you can get from Glued to my Crafts Blog. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some Pop Secret Popcorn to attach the cards to.

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8. Bag of Chips Valentine

I don’t know a kid that doesn’t love the occasional bag of chips! Get the Free Printable cards at Larissa Another Day. Then head over to Amazon for this 40ct Variety Chips Pack to go with it!

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9. LEGO Valentine

Let your kids and their friends know they are Built to be Friends with these fun LEGO Valentine Cards! Go to The Resourceful Mama for the Free Printable. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some LEGO Building Blocks.

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10. Frozen Olaf Valentines

With the recent release of Frozen 2, these Olaf Valentine’s are sure to be a favorite! You can get the Free Printable at Mom Endeavors.

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11. Cereal Valentines

My kids always love these single serve boxes of cereal! This would be such a fun idea to share with your kids class. You can get the Free Printable at Cupcake Diaries Blog. Then head over to Amazon and purchase a Single Serve Cereal Variety Pack.

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12. Toad-Ally Awesome Valentine’s Day!

Have a Toad-Ally Awesome Valentine’s Day with these Free Printable cards by Frugal Fun 4 Boys! Then head over to Amazon to purchase these Toads & Frogs to go with it!

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13. Minecraft Creeper Pencil Toppers

My boys play Minecraft quite a bit. I know if they received this as a Valentine, they would not be disappointed. You can get a Free Printable at Pepper Scraps. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Awesome Minecraft Pencils to go with it!

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14. Star Wars Glow Stick Valentine

Star Wars has been quite buzz worthy lately. With the latest Star Wars movie and The Mandalorian series on Disney+. May the Force Be With You this Valentine’s Day! Get a Free Printable card from Bargain Briana. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some Glow Sticks so your kids can pretend they have mini light sabers!

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15. Seed Valentines

This idea is pretty adorable! Remind everyone that Spring is on the way with these Seed Valentines. Get the Free Printable Seed Envelope from Garden Therapy. You can purchase any seeds you like. I think flowers would be fun. Then your special Valentine friends can plant their own flowers once the weather is warm enough!

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16. Sports Valentines

If you have a little athlete in your home, I’m sure they would get a kick out of these Sports Valentines! Get the Free Printable cards from Glue Sticks & Gumdrops. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Mini Sports Balls to go with it!

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17. Dinosaur Valentines

Rawr! Let your kids and their friends know they are Dino-Mite with these fun Dinosaur Valentine Cards. Get the Free Printable from Mommy Musings. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Mini Dinosaurs to attach to them!

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18. Loom Bracelet Valentine

This one would take a bit more prepping, but would be absolutely worth it for your kids to give their friends these Loom Friendship Bracelets! Get the Free Printable Valentine Card from The Suburban Mom. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Loom Rubber Bands to start crafting your friendship bracelets!

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19. Watercolor Paints Valentine

Let your kids and their friends know they are Picture Perfect with this fun, creative Valentine Card idea! For instructions, go to Warm Hot Chocolate. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Watercolor Paints to go with it!

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20. Woodland Valentine Bookmarks

This might be my favorite Valentine Idea! Let your kids and their friends know that they are Some Bunny Special. Get the Free Printable from Some Day I’ll Learn. To make these bookmarks even sturdier, print on card stock or laminate them!

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