Valentine’s Day is a very fun holiday to celebrate with children or at school. These Valentine’s Day class party ideas will help you host a fun, easy celebration with everything from a simple activity to eye-catching decorations and delicious, festive heart-shaped food!
Whether you’re a teacher or a class parent, I hope these ideas help you throw a fun party for the kids in your life.
Valentine’s Day Party Themes
Class parties don’t need elaborate themes, but sometimes it’s helpful to have a general idea of ​​a theme or color scheme when you start planning:
- Classic red hearts
- X and O
- conversation hearts
- It chews you (bubblegum pink theme)
- Honey theme (sweet)
- Queen of hearts
- Pizza My Heart (Pizza Theme)
Valentine’s Day Class Party Activities
It’s always fun to have an activity to keep the kids busy during a party. It can be as simple as exchanging class valentines or, if time permits, planning a simple heart-themed craft!
Exchange Valentine’s Day
Exchanging Valentine’s Day is the most classic and fun school activity for children of all ages. Find lots of DIY classroom Valentine’s Day ideas to try here!
DIY Studio Photo
make valentine mailboxes
If you’re exchanging Valentine’s Day cards, of course you’ll need a mailbox to put them in! Turn this into an activity by providing simple heart boxes for kids to decorate themselves!
Photo source and idea from Crafting Cheerfully.
Play Valentine’s Day Bingo
Download and print this free Valentine’s Day bingo for your class to play! Prizes may include: fidgets, heart-shaped sunglasses, candy, or festive pencils.
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Make a craft for Valentine’s Day
Crafts are always a hit with younger students. I always recommend making something with a lot of room for creativity, but little room for mess or error. Paper, colored pencils or crayons and glue sticks are key to cleaning crafts quickly and easily! Try one of these fun Valentine’s Day craft ideas.
Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe
Another simple game to play in the classroom: tic-tac-toe with a Valentine’s touch!
Photo source and idea for The House That Lars Built.
Valentine’s Day Class Party Decoration Ideas
Simple door or table decorations take your Valentine’s party to the next level. Kids’ eyes will shine when they walk through the door and see them!
Paper heart garlands
Drape these easy paper heart garlands from the classroom door to create an exciting entrance to the party!
Photo source and idea from Oh Happy Day.
Heart Floor Decals
Make removable vinyl heart decals for the classroom floor using scissors or a Cricut machine. These can even lead the way to the food table!
Photo source and idea from Studio DIY.
Centerpieces with balloons for Valentine’s Day
Gather some heart-shaped balloons to make centerpieces at each group of desks or tie one to each chair!
Find our conversation heart balloon tutorial here!
classroom door decorations
Decorating your classroom door can last not only the party, but all of February! Choose a theme that works for Valentine’s Day and beyond, like candy or friendship.
Photo source and idea from I Luve It.
Balloon Backdrop
A few latex balloons and heart-shaped balloons tied to balloon weights on the floor (or simply taped!) serve as a simple backdrop for photos sent home to parents.
Photo from our Bubblegum Galentine’s Day party
Food to serve at Valentine’s Day party
Let’s talk about food! Class parties are a fun way to break the school breakfast or lunch norm to enjoy a special treat, and Valentine’s Day is no exception! Here are some ideas to get you started.
Heart shaped donuts
Do you have a morning party? Most local donut shops make decorated or Valentine-shaped donuts, which are a great sweet breakfast that students will love.
DIY Studio Photo
Heart shaped pizza
For a lunchtime party, pizza is the go-to in the classroom! It’s always a crowd pleaser. Check with your local pizzeria to see if they are making heart-shaped pizzas for the holidays.
Photo via Lou Malnati’s from our food gift post.
Valentine’s hot chocolate
Get ready for a Valentine’s Day classroom hot chocolate party! Complete with heart-shaped marshmallows (they even make hearts talk!), of course!
DIY Studio Photo
Valentine’s Day Snack Cart
Use a cart or table in the classroom to display snacks like popcorn, cookies, or candy, all in one color palette!
Damask Love photo source and idea.
Lollipop Cupcakes
The best supermarket cupcakes with heart-shaped lollipops for that extra touch and extra edible decoration!
Photo and idea from Studio DIY.
Kids will have a blast with these decorations and activities at their class Valentine’s Day party. Enjoy!
