25 Creative Non-Candy Valentines Kids Will Love – Looking for candy-free alternatives for Valentine’s Day? Whether it’s because there are food allergies in the class or simply because you think the little munchkins will have enough candy passed out to them, you are looking for ideas for non-candy valentines to hand out this year.
See Also: For even more Valentine’s Day ideas check out our collection of easy Valentine’s Day crafts, DIYs, and recipes.
25 Creative Non-Candy Valentines Kids Will Love
This list has plenty of creative and adorable ideas that you will just love. All of these are easy, DIY school Valentine’s that any kid would love to give OR receive.
Watercolor Valentine
For all the little budding artists in the class.
Find this Valentine idea at Smart School House
Blow A Kiss Valentine
The kids might love this, but I’m pretty sure the teachers wouldn’t.
Find this Valentine idea at Second Street
Crazy Straw Valentines Cards
The kids will go “crazy” for these cute heart-shaped crazy straws!
Find this Valentine idea at That’s What Che Said
Valentine Love Bug Fruit Cups
Cute AND delicious!
Find this Valentine idea at I Heart Naptime
DIY Toy Plane Valentines
What kid doesn’t like to pretend they’re piloting a super cool airplane?
Find this Valentine idea at Make Life Lovely
I Spy Valentine Game
Can you find all the items named on the card? Will you be the first to find them all?
Find this Valentine idea at Designer Blogs Studio
Play-doh Valentine
Who doesn’t LOVE to play with Playdoh?
Find this Valentine idea at Grace And Good Eats
Rainbow Bracelet Valentine
Your child’s classmates will be over the rainbow when they get one of these great bracelets.
Find this Valentine idea at Nest Of Posies
Diy Crayon Heart Valentines
Kids will love these one of a kind Valentine gifts.
Find this Valentine idea at The No Pressure Life
You Blow Me Away Valentine
Alright, this one is technically candy but it’s super cute right?
Find this Valentine idea at My Name Is Snickerdoodle
You’re Erase-istible Valentine
Cute little erasers? How adorable!
Find this Valentine idea at What Moms Love
Ruler Valentines Day Cards
A useful Valentine even the teacher will appreciate getting.
Find this Valentine idea at Kenarry
Race Car Valentine Cards
On your mark, get set, GO!!
Find this Valentine idea at Hello, Wonderful
Kinetic Sand Valentine
This is a super cool, inexpensive idea that the kiddies will have fun with for hours!
Find this Valentine idea at Smart School House
Got My Eyes On You Valentine
How adorable will your child’s classmates look walking around wearing these all day??
Find this Valentine idea at Lil Luna
Pirate Valentines
Aye-Aye matey. These Valentines are better than treasure.
Find this Valentine idea at Make Life Lovely
Glow Stick Valentines
Anything that glows is going to go over super well with kids.
Find this Valentine idea at Craftiness Is Not Optional
Bouncy Ball Valentine
Kids love bouncy-balls. It’s a fact.
Find this Valentine idea at Craft-O-Maniac
Whoopee Cushion Valentine
The kids will think this prank is hilarious. The poor teacher on the other hand….
Find this Valentine idea at Paging Super Mom
Rubiks Cube Valentine
Teeny-tiny Rubiks Cubes! The kids will love these! The teacher might love them too because they promote critical thinking skills.
Find this Valentine idea at Darling Darleen
Valentines Heart Stamper
Stamps are always a fan favorite. Give a kid a stamper and see if every surface in sight hasn’t been stamped by the end of the day.
Find this Valentine idea at I Heart Crafty Things
Bullseye Pencil Valentine
Kids always need more pencils and erasers. Make those pencils have a cool pattern and/or color and kids will cheer!
Find this Valentine idea at Positively Splendid
You’ve Got The Write Stuff Valentine
Ahh…more school supplies masquerading as a Valentine. Clever Mom, clever.
Find this Valentine idea at My Name Is Snickerdoodle
You Make My Heart Bubble Valentine
Super cute! Non Candy Valentines using Bubbles
Find this Valentine idea at Skip To My Lou
Valentines Slappy Bracelet
Get ready to get slap-happy! These were a huge hit in the very early 1990s and have been a hit with every generation since!
Find this Valentine idea at What Moms Love
So no matter what your reason, coming up with a unique and cute Valentine alternative to the traditional candy Valentine is just a great idea.
These 25 non-candy valentines will definitely get you an A+ from your child’s classmates and teachers!
Let me know if you plan to try one of the awesome ideas above and how it goes over in the classroom.
More Valentine’s Day Ideas…
- Get your kiddos crafting with this Popsicle Stick Valentine Picture Frame.
- Looking for decor ideas? Here are 9 super easy ways to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day.
- After delicious treats to make for someone special? Try these 21 delicious Valentine’s Day cupcakes.
