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Do you ever find yourself asking your kids how there day was at school, only to get the same answer, “I don’t remember.”? Well a Valentine’s Day party is sure to be full of fun activities that they will remember. Here are some easy ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day with the whole class.
My daughter's teachers usually invite parents to help plan the party and we are lucky to always have an awesome response from parents at our school. These ideas would be perfect for teachers or parents to pull off at school- or even for a party at home!
These ideas use basic materials and can be set up with very little prep. WINNING.
EASY DIY Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
Set up a simple, Giant Teacher Valentine Card from the Whole Class – This super simple activity was a huge hit last year- not just with the kids but with the teacher too. It is an easy way to let the kids show their appreciation for their teacher. We don't have to tell the kids that it sneaks in a bit of writing practice.
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Musical Hearts –This is like the classic game, Musical Chairs. Normally you would place chairs in a circle, in the center of the room. You would have enough chairs for all but one child. Then you would turn on music for a random amount of time. When you shut the music off, the children would all rush to sit down in a chair. Whomever is left standing is then out of the game. You take away one more chair and continue until there is only one person left. To incorporate this game into your Valentine’s party, replace the chairs with gigantic heart shape cutouts to sit on.
Stacking Hearts –This simple valentine's day party idea requires only candy conversation hearts (or heart shaped mini erasers if candy is not allowed) and a timer. It is simply a contest to see who can stack the candy hearts the highest, before it topples over, and before time runs out. One minute should be enough time. This game is so simple and fun because any age group of kids will love it. Plus, if you’re having a heart-themed party, these party supplies make perfect party favors. Choose pink and red to stick with the love theme.
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Valentine Delivery Bean Bag Toss –Decorate two boxes for Valentine’s Day. They can be white, pink, purple or red, and covered in different colored hearts. Then stick a piece of painters’ tape to the ground, and place the decorated boxes a short distance away. These boxes are the mailboxes and the bean bags are the Valentines. Divide the kids into two teams and have them take turns seeing how many Valentines (the bean bags) they can deliver to the “mailboxes”.
Valentine Words Salt Tray – If you use alternative writing practice ideas or sensory bins, this would make a fun station for individual work.
Create a Valentine Station –At this station, the kids will have the opportunity to create a special Valentine for mom or dad. Place an assortment of construction paper, pom poms, glue, glitter, crayons and markers on the table, and let the kids go at it. You can create the whole party around this Valentine’s Day station. Kids love making something special for the people they love, so allow them to make a few Valentines for those special people.
Heart Garland Station – Kids LOVE making decorations. These are super simple and offer as much fun as they do fine motor skills practice! If you don't want to deal with the scraps and cutting, you could opt for a simple paper doily heart garland instead.
Heart Relay –You will need two plastic cups, a bag of conversation hearts (or heart vase fillers if you are not allowed to have candy), and a plastic spoon. Fill one cup up with the candy hearts, and place the empty cup across the room. The children will have one minute to fill the other cup up with as many hearts as they can. The catch is that they can only use the spoon to carry them over. This game teaches teamwork and the kids will be laughing and giggling the whole time. The best part is the kids can do all the cleaning up.
Felt Heart Twister – Want to get a little physical activity going at the party? Set up some simple active games with felt or paper hearts.
Make a simple Valentine's Day T-shirt – Got more time on your hands, or are you occupying older kids? Crafting at that level can still be fun and simple.
Valentine's Day Silly Fill-Ins – These are free printable wacky mad lib style activities for kids who can read and write if you need an activity that is table based (to make room for all those active games!).
Valentines I -Spy – These printable I-Spy pages are perfect for those fidgety minutes when the parents are setting up the activities and the kids are getting restless.
Valentines Word Bump – A great game to do with everyone seated at their desks, it works with any spelling list so you can use it over and over.
Valentine Bingo– Same thing, if you are planning a party where the kids will need to stay seated, you can't go wrong with Bingo!
Heart Ten Frame Math Game – If you have those heart mini-erasers or vase fillers, they are perfect for a simple math game to help students work on their math facts.
Valentines Dice Games – If your kids like dice games, here is another printable to have on hand for a quiet table station.
Looking for some pre-made kits or games to add even more fun? Check out these fun options:
Inflatable Valentines Hearts Game
Valentine's Day Photo Booth Accessories
Valentine's Day Coloring Pages
I hope these kids Valentine’s Day party ideas help your party be successful this year. Got other ideas? Share them in the comments for the next reader!
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in event planning and a parent who has organized numerous parties for kids, I can confidently provide you with some super fun and simple ideas for a low-prep Valentine's Day party that your kids are sure to remember. These ideas are suitable for both classroom celebrations and home parties.
One of the easiest and most impactful activities is setting up a simple Giant Teacher Valentine Card from the Whole Class. This activity allows the kids to show their appreciation for their teacher while also sneaking in a bit of writing practice. It was a huge hit at the party we organized last year.
Another classic game that you can incorporate into your Valentine's party is Musical Hearts. It follows the same concept as Musical Chairs, but instead of chairs, you use gigantic heart-shaped cutouts for the kids to sit on. This game adds a fun twist to the traditional version and keeps the kids engaged.
If you're looking for a simple and enjoyable activity that requires minimal materials, consider Stacking Hearts. All you need are candy conversation hearts or heart-shaped mini erasers and a timer. The challenge is to see who can stack the candy hearts the highest before they topple over or before time runs out. This game is suitable for kids of all ages and can also serve as party favors for a heart-themed celebration.
Valentine Delivery Bean Bag Toss is another interactive activity that the kids will love. Decorate two boxes as mailboxes and place them a short distance away from a piece of marked tape on the ground. The bean bags represent the Valentines, and the kids can take turns delivering them to the mailboxes. This game encourages teamwork and adds a festive element to the party.
For a quieter station where kids can engage in individual work, create a Valentine Words Salt Tray. This station is perfect for alternative writing practice or sensory bins. It allows the kids to have fun while developing their fine motor skills.
If you want to incorporate crafting into the party, set up a Valentine Station where the kids can create special Valentines for their loved ones. Provide an assortment of construction paper, pom poms, glue, glitter, crayons, and markers to unleash their creativity. You can even make the entire party revolve around this station, as kids enjoy making something special for the people they love.
To add a touch of decoration, set up a Heart Garland Station. Kids love making decorations, and creating simple heart garlands not only provides fine motor skills practice but also doubles as a fun activity.
For a game that combines physical activity and coordination, try the Heart Relay. You'll need two plastic cups, candy conversation hearts or heart vase fillers, and a plastic spoon. The goal is to fill one cup with the hearts and transfer them using only the spoon to the empty cup placed across the room. This game promotes teamwork and guarantees lots of laughter.
If you have older kids or a bit more time on your hands, consider making simple Valentine's Day T-shirts. Crafting at this level can still be fun and straightforward, allowing the kids to create personalized shirts to commemorate the occasion.
To keep the kids engaged while seated, you can include table-based activities like Valentine's Day Silly Fill-Ins or Valentine Bingo. These printable activities provide a fun and educational way for the kids to pass the time.
For math enthusiasts, a Heart Ten Frame Math Game using heart-shaped mini-erasers or vase fillers can be an excellent way to practice math facts. You can adapt the game to suit different skill levels and make learning math enjoyable.
If your kids enjoy dice games, consider Valentine's Dice Games. These printable activities provide a quiet table station where the kids can have fun rolling dice and engaging in friendly competition.
If you're looking for additional fun options, you can explore pre-made kits or games such as Inflatable Valentine's Hearts Game, Valentine's Day Bean Bag Toss, Valentine's Day Photo Booth Accessories, and Valentine's Day Coloring Pages.
I hope these ideas help make your kids' Valentine's Day party a resounding success. If you have any other ideas, feel free to share them in the comments for other readers to benefit from. Enjoy the celebration!
