Easy Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas
Need some fresh Valentine's Day classroom ideas? Scroll down for resources that can make your classroom and engaging, and even educational experience. As a former classroom teacher, I understand how classroom parties can be stressful, especially if you're the one in charge.
These ideas will be a hit for your students!
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #1 How to Make a Valentine Box STEM Challenge
Around the end of the first week of February, send home a different kind of homework. Try this STEM challenge where students plan and create a unique Valentine's box. With a brainstorm list and ways to modify their design, students will have a mailbox that is more stunning, even more functional, than a paper bag.
This doesn't have to be completed at home either! Have an extended project to work on in class leading up to Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #2 Candy Free Valentines
There are plenty of opportunities for students to enjoy sugar during this class celebration. Mix up your Valentine-giving with these candy-free options. Add a bit of a STEM component and students will have a card that keeps them learning beyond the party.
Most of the small items seen in these Valentines can be found in the party section of Target, Walmart or Dollar Tree.
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #3 Candy Heart STEM Activities
While students are finished passing out Valentines, try this low-prep, candy heart STEM challenge. Students will create a basket to fit as many candy hearts as possible. There are corresponding sheets to go through the entire Engineering Design Process if desired.
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #4 Valentine's Day Photo Booth Props
Capture the positive energy of the party and add in fun props for the students to hold! Create a photo booth corner while hanging up some Valentine-themed paper while printing and cutting out these props.
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #5 Valentine's Day STEM Challenge Engineer Inspiration Board
Younger students love using these Engineer Inspiration Boards as a way to create different items that correlate with a theme. Print a board out for each student, or even share digitally, and students can build using any items available in the classroom.
Valentine's Day Classroom Ideas | #6 February Bulletin Board Ideas
It always seems like that during the holidays, there is a door decorating competition. Take out all the guesswork and use this print-cut-and-hang design. There is a color and low-ink option based on your school printing availability. Bonus points if it gets laminated and used the next year!
Resources mentioned in this post:
- How to Make a Valentine Box STEM Challenge
- Candy Heart STEM Activities | Digital & Printable
- Valentine's Day STEM Challenge | Engineer Inspiration | Printable & Digital
- Candy Free Valentines | No Candy Valentines | STEM Valentines
- Valentine's Day Photo Booth Props | Printable
- February Bulletin Board Ideas | STEM & Tech Decorations
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What questions do you have about these activities? Feel free to direct message me on Instagram, @naomimeredith_ or send me an email, contactnaomimeredith(at)gmail.com, and I would love to chat with you!
