15 Fun Valentine's Day Activities and Displays For Your Class

Valentine's Day is the perfect chance to add some heartfelt fun to your classroom while encouraging students to engage in their learning!

 Celebrations like Valentine’s Day can spark creativity, build connections, and motivate even the most reluctant writers to pick up their pencils.

To inspire your students, here are 10 Valentine’s Day writing prompts:

• Write a Valentine’s Day poem about something you love.
• Imagine you are Cupid for a day—what adventures would you have?
• Create a list of the top five ways to show kindness to others.
• Write a letter to your future self about the things you love right now.
• Describe the best Valentine's Day surprise you can think of.
• If your pet could write you a Valentine, what would it say?
• Imagine your school is hosting a Valentine’s Day party—plan the event!
• Write about a friend who always makes you smile.
• Tell a story about two heart-shaped balloons on an adventure.
• Invent your own Valentine’s Day mascot and describe what they do.

We know that sometimes, you just want something super cute, simple, and ready to print! Check out these super fun writing templates we’ve found to make your Valentine’s Day planning a breeze. 

These templates are perfect for sparking creativity, and when paired with a cheerful bulletin board display, they’ll add a touch of love and festivity to your classroom in no time! 💕

Make Valentine’s Day in the classroom extra exciting with these hands-on STEM activities that combine learning with festive fun! 

From designing catapults to launching candy hearts, to building bridges that can hold a sweet treat, each activity is designed to challenge students' problem-solving skills and ignite their creativity. 

These engaging projects will spark curiosity, foster teamwork, and bring out the fun in science, technology, engineering, and math, all while celebrating the season of love.

Candy Heart Catapult

Objective : Build a catapult to launch candy hearts.

Materials : Popsicle sticks, rubber bands, spoons, tape, candy hearts, and a ruler for measuring distances.

Activity : Challenge students to design and build a catapult that can launch candy hearts the farthest. They can test different designs and measure how far each one launches

Valentine’s Day Bridge Building

Objective : Construct a bridge that can hold as many candy hearts as possible.

Materials : Toothpicks, straws, paper, tape, marshmallows, and candy hearts.

Activity : Students build bridges using the materials provided, then test their strength by adding candy hearts one at a time until the bridge collapses.

Heart-Shaped Parachutes

Objective : Create a parachute to help a candy heart (or small object) float safely to the ground.

Materials : Coffee filters, tissue paper, string, tape, and small heart-shaped objects.

Activity : Students design and test parachutes by dropping their candy heart from different heights, aiming for a slow and safe descent.

Fizzing Love Potions

Objective : Explore chemical reactions by creating a “fizzing potion.”

Materials : Vinegar, baking soda, food coloring, heart-shaped cookie cutters, and a tray.

Activity : Students place cookie cutters on the tray, fill them with baking soda, add food coloring, and then slowly pour vinegar to see the bubbly reaction.

Heartbeat Experiment

Objective : Learn about heart rate and exercise.

Materials : Stopwatch, graph paper, and space for movement.

Activity : Students measure their resting heart rates, then perform physical activities (e.g., jumping jacks or dancing to a Valentine’s song). They compare their heart rates before and after, then graph the results to analyze how exercise affects the heart.

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to talk about caring for our friends, loved ones, and even those in our community who might need a little extra kindness.

It’s the perfect time to reach out to someone who may feel lonely or someone we haven’t connected with in a while.

As a class, you could work together on meaningful projects like making Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly in local care homes, writing kind messages to other classes or staff at school, or creating a “kindness jar” where students leave notes of encouragement for their peers.

Individually, students could write a letter to a distant relative, create a handmade Valentine for a friend, or simply share a compliment with someone who might need it.

These small acts of love and kindness make Valentine’s Day even more special and help foster empathy and connection in your classroom

For bulletin boards, you can feature positive affirmations, "Valentine’s Wishes" from each student, or heart-themed designs that celebrate friendship and love.

These displays not only brighten the room but also create a sense of excitement and involvement, making the holiday extra special for everyone!

Add even more Valentine’s Day cheer with interactive and heartfelt displays that bring a sense of community to your classroom.

 Create a Tree of Love and Kindness on your bulletin board where students can add leaves or hearts with acts of kindness or what they love about school. 

You can also design a Friendship Quilt by having each student decorate a paper square with symbols of friendship, then assemble them into a beautiful classroom display. 

For a more personal touch, have students write Love Letters to Learning on heart-shaped paper, expressing what they love about their favourite subject or teacher. 

Another fun idea is a Chain of Compliments , where students write kind words or compliments about each other and hang them up in the classroom to share the positivity. 

Lastly, a “Guess Who?” Wall lets students write anonymous notes of appreciation, and the rest of the class can guess who each note is from, creating an atmosphere of excitement and kindness. 

These displays are a fun way to show love and celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day while bringing the class together.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some fun math activities that will engage students and help them strengthen their skills!

Start with Valentine’s Day Graphing , where students survey the class about their favourite Valentine’s treats or colours and create bar graphs or pie charts to display the results, helping them practice data collection and graphing.

Next, explore Heart-Shaped Fractions , where students cut out large paper hearts and divide them into different fractional parts, colouring in sections to visualise fractions in a hands-on way or, grab a copy of this Print-and-Go Fractions Activity , perfect for practising fraction concepts with Valentine-themed hearts.

Finally, students can work on Valentine’s Day Number Patterns , where they identify and complete number patterns using Valentine-themed equations and symbols.

These activities combine festive fun with essential math concepts, making learning enjoyable this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spread kindness in the classroom. These simple yet meaningful activities help students practice appreciation, build positive relationships, and create a supportive classroom environment where kindness flourishes.

1. Compliment Chain
   Start a compliment chain where students write kind notes to each other on heart-shaped paper. Each note should highlight something special about the person, whether it's their kindness, creativity, or teamwork. Post them on a "Wall of Kindness" for all to see.

2. Kindness Bingo
   Create a Valentine’s Day-themed Kindness Bingo board with acts of kindness like "Give a compliment," "Help a friend," or "Share your supplies." Students can check off each box as they complete them throughout the day, reinforcing positive behaviour and encouraging them to spread kindness.

3. Kindness Cards
   Have students create “Kindness Cards” to give to classmates, teachers, or even staff around the school. These cards can include a heartfelt message, a compliment, or simply an expression of appreciation for others.

4. Random Acts of Kindness Jar
   Set up a jar where students can write down their random acts of kindness, whether it's holding the door open for someone or helping a classmate with their work. Throughout the day or week, read aloud some of the notes to inspire others to keep spreading kindness.

5. Buddy Reading or Sharing Time
   Pair students up for a buddy reading session or a sharing time, where they can read or tell stories about kindness and friendship. This encourages empathy and helps students build positive relationships with their peers.

These activities not only promote kindness but also foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students learn the value of kindness year-round.

Spice up your classroom celebration with a Valentine’s Day Trivia Quiz! This fun and educational activity will have students learning about the history, symbols, and traditions of Valentine’s Day in a playful and interactive way.

Prepare a quiz with questions like, “Where did the tradition of sending Valentine’s cards originate?” or “What flower is commonly associated with love?” Students can work individually or in teams to test their knowledge and discover fun facts about the holiday.

Not only will they have a blast, but it’s also a great way to incorporate history and culture into your Valentine’s Day activities!

Here are 10 quick and teacher-friendly questions for your Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz:

1. When was the first Valentine’s Day card sent?
   Answer: In the 15th century (around 1400).

2. Who is the Roman god of love?
   Answer: Cupid.

3. What flower is most commonly given on Valentine’s Day?
   Answer: Rose.

4. Which country started the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards?
   Answer: England.

5. What symbol is often used to represent Valentine’s Day?
   Answer: Heart.

6. Which candy is most popular on Valentine’s Day?
   Answer: Chocolate.

7. In which city can you visit Juliet’s House, where people leave love letters?
   Answer: Verona, Italy.

8. What is the name of the holiday that celebrates love on February 14th?
   Answer: Valentine’s Day.

9. What do people traditionally give each other on Valentine’s Day?
   Answer: Cards, flowers, and chocolates.

10. Which ancient civilization is believed to have first celebrated a version of Valentine’s Day?
    Answer: The Romans.

If you’re looking for a simple and sweet way to let your students know how much you care, you can’t go past these adorable candy heart-inspired cards or celebration notes!

 They’re perfect for adding a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day festivities and letting each student feel special.

 Whether you use them as a surprise on their desks, pair them with a small treat, or hand them out during a class celebration, these cards are a heartfelt and easy way to spread a little extra love in your classroom.

By incorporating these activities and displays into your Valentine’s Day celebrations, you’re not only creating a festive atmosphere but also fostering a sense of community, kindness, and appreciation in your classroom. 

These simple yet meaningful ideas will help your students feel connected to each other and to the values of empathy and respect, making Valentine’s Day a memorable and heartwarming experience for everyone.

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