17 DIY School Valentine Ideas from Parents

A few simple folds and a dab of glue is all it takes to create these easy origami-inspired Valentine cards out of paper, with a personalized message strip tucked inside.

Sarah Calamita said:  Super cute for preschool/elementary girls. Just Add Confetti is one of my favorite printable sites. She has adorable Valentine's ideas (this is one of many) - some are free and some are on her Etsy site.

Swedish fish or goldfish crackers swim in little fishbowls with "so glad we're in the same school" printable Valentine cards.

Pop a mini Play-doh container through a hole cut into the middle of these DIY school Valentines. Play-doh is a perfect non-candy Valentine treat for preschoolers or younger kids.

Shila said:  These are simple homemade Valentines for school that give a fun little moment of entertainment. Pass out a Valentine-themed tic tac toe board with a pack of two-color Tic Tacs for kids to play with.

Sarah Calamita said:  Great for little boys in preschool!

Tie cute "You're my main squeeze" sentiments around the neck of squeeze applesauce pouches for fun allergy-friendly DIY Valentines for school!

Kelly R said:  I love classroom Valentines like this one that help to replenish school supplies! Just buy some glue sticks in bulk and attach to free printable "stuck on you" cards.

Amy S. said:  These adorable heart Valentines are perfect for the LEGO maniacs in your life. Easy and fun to build!

Sarah Calamita said:  This is a free printable we found and bought a huge pack of Lipsmackers at Target. "You are the Balm". So cute!

Alexandra F. said:  This was my variation on the adorable Bloomin seed paper Valentines I’ve seen. I found packets of flower seeds, mini seedling pots and plant markers at Dollar Tree, and added heart-shaped chocolates with a “Plant seeds of love, friendship and…flowers!” message. My kids love planting new seeds and watching them grow, and February is a great time to start seedlings!

Cute erasers make a useful little favor when dressed up with fun printable DIY Valentine cards for school reading "Make no mistake Valentine...you're my favorite!"

Sarah Calamita said:  Pop Its are the new thing! There are tons of cute pop printables (you could also add a ring pop or bag of skinny pop, but personally I think the pop its are adorable and well loved by kids of all ages). 40 pop it bracelets on Amazon!

Sarah Calamita said:  We filled these with Pirate's Booty, gold coins and pirate stickers. "Ahoy Matey! I treasure our friendship!" It is for sale on Etsy and worth it!

Alexandra F. said:  I love this creative DIY Valentine of a robot made out of a juice box body, apple sauce head (with googly eyes and a sticker heart mouth!), and mini candies for arms and legs. So adorable, and edible! ❤️ You can hot glue the pieces together, and put the whole thing a baggie to make sure nothing goes missing during class time distribution!