Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate with kids or at school. These Valentine’s Day class party ideas will help you organize a fun and simple celebration with everything from an easy activity to eye catching decorations to 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 kiddos 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’s and O’s
- Conversation hearts
- I Chews You (Bubblegum pink theme)
- Sweetheart (candy) theme
- Queen of Hearts
- Pizza My Heart (pizza theme)
Valentine’s Day Class Party Activities
It’s always fun to have an activity to keep kids busy during a party. It can be as simple as exchanging class Valentines or if time allows, plan an easy heart themed craft!
Exchange Valentines
Exchanging Valentines is the most classic school activity and fun for kids of all ages. Find lots of DIY classroom Valentine ideas to try here!
Photo by Studio DIY
Make Valentine Mailboxes
If you’re exchanging valentines, you of course need a mailbox to put them in! Turn this into an activity itself by providing plain 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 the class to play! Prizes can include: fidgets, heart sunglasses, candy or festive pencils!
Photo by Studio DIY
Make a Valentine’s Day Craft
Crafts are always a hit with the younger students. I always recommend doing something with lots of room for creativity, but little room for mess or error. Paper, colored pencils or crayons and glue sticks are key for easy, quick to clean up crafts! Try one of these fun Valentine’s Day craft ideas.
Valentine Tic Tac Toe
Another simple game to play in the classroom, tic tac toe with a Valentine’s Day spin!
Photo source and idea from The House That Lars Built
Valentine’s Day Class Party Decor Ideas
Simple door or table decorations take a Valentine’s Day class party to the next level. Kids eyes will sparkle when they walk through the door and see them!
Paper Heart Garlands
String these easy paper heart garlands from the classroom door to make an exciting entrance to the party!
Photo source and idea by Oh Happy Day
Heart Floor Decals
Make removable vinyl heart stickers 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
Valentine’s Day Balloon Centerpieces
Gather a few heart shaped balloons to make centerpieces on each cluster 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 for the party, but for all of February! Choose a theme that works for Valentine’s Day and beyond, like sweets 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 down!) makes for a simple backdrop for photos to send home to the parents!
Photo from our Bubblegum Galentine’s Day party
Valentine’s Day Party Food to Serve
Let’s talk food! Class parties are a fun way to break the norm of school breakfast or lunch for a special treat and Valentine’s Day is no exception! Here’s a few ideas to get you started.
Heart Shaped Donuts
Having a morning party? Most local donut shops will make Valentine shaped or decorated donuts which are a great sweet breakfast treat that students will love!
Photo by Studio DIY
Heart Shaped Pizza
For a lunchtime fete, pizza is the class classroom go to! It’s always a crowd pleaser. Check with your local pizza shop to see if they’re doing heart shaped pizzas for the holiday.
Photo via Lou Malnati’s from our food gifts post
Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate
Cozy up for a classroom Valentine’s Day hot cocoa party! Complete with heart shaped marshmallows (they even make conversation heart ones!), of course!
Photo by Studio DIY
Valentine Snack Cart
Use a classroom cart or table to display snacks like popcorn, cookies or candy all in one color palette!
Photo source and idea by Damask Love
Lollipop Cupcakes
Top grocery store cupcakes with heart shaped lollipops for an extra treat and added edible decor!
Photo and idea by Studio DIY
Kids will have a blast with these decorations and activities at their Valentine’s Day class party. Have fun!
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