Valentine’s Day at school is always one of those days kids get excited about. They talk about it at breakfast, count down to it, and come home with backpacks full of cards and little surprises. As a mom, I know classroom parties need to be fun but also realistic.
They have to be simple enough for teachers and parents to pull off without extra stress. These Valentine’s day party ideas for kids for school are easy, sweet, and perfect for creating happy memories without overthinking every detail.
Valentine’s Party Decorations for School
You do not need much to make a classroom feel festive. A few small touches already make a big difference.
Paper Heart Garland
Cut out hearts using red, pink, and white paper. Let the kids help string them together and hang them across windows or the board. It feels special because they helped make it.
Valentine Bulletin Board
Cover the board with colored paper and add hearts with each child’s name. You can let the kids decorate their own heart. They always look for theirs first.
Balloon Heart Corner
Add a small bunch of red and pink balloons in one corner of the room. A couple of heart balloons are more than enough to make the space feel like a celebration.
Valentine’s Party Games for Kids at School
Games help kids laugh, move around, and enjoy the party together.
Valentine Bingo
Use cards with hearts, flowers, chocolates, and cute animals. This is calm and works well when kids need a quieter activity.
Heart Toss Game
The kids are split into two teams and lined up, each team with their own box decorated with hearts. One by one, they take turns tossing small balls into their team’s box while everyone else waits and cheers them on. It is easy to set up, keeps little hands busy, and gives every child a fair turn to play.
What I love about this activity is how it teaches patience and teamwork without feeling like a lesson. The kids are excited, they encourage each other, and the room fills with happy noise in the best way. It is perfect for Valentine themed classroom days when you want something active but still organized.
Guess the Jar Game
Fill a clear jar with small heart shaped paper cutouts. Kids take turns guessing how many hearts are inside. Write their guesses down and reveal the answer at the end.
For more easy activities, check out my full list of Valentine’s activities for kids.
Valentine’s Crafts for Kids at School
Craft time is usually the calmest and sweetest part of a school party.
Valentine Card Making
Set out paper, crayons, stickers, and stamps. Kids can make cards for friends, teachers, or family.
Paper Heart Chains
Cut paper into strips and help kids bend each strip into a heart shape. Link them together and hang them around the room.
Decorate a Heart Craft
Give each child a large paper heart to color and decorate. These look lovely displayed on the wall after the party.
You can find more easy Valentine’s crafts for kids in my full craft ideas post.
Valentine’s Food Ideas for Kids at School
Classroom food should be simple and school friendly.
Heart Shaped Snacks
Use cookie cutters for sandwiches, cheese, or fruit. Easy and fun without extra work.
Fruit Cups
Small cups with strawberries, grapes, or apple slices are easy to serve and always a safe option.
Mini Treat Bags
Fill small bags with crackers, popcorn, or pretzels. Add a little Valentine note to finish them off.
My Mommy Thoughts
Valentine’s party ideas for kids for school do not need to be fancy or complicated. A few decorations, simple games, easy crafts, and thoughtful snacks are more than enough. These are the kinds of school days kids remember, the ones they talk about all the way home while sorting through cards on the kitchen table. Simple really is enough.
