17 DIY School Valentines for Classmates

Updated January 17, 2023

Find sweet inspiration on our growing list of DIY school Valentines, with all ideas submitted by parents!

These cute and easy DIY Valentines for school make a big impact without a ton of work, and some even include fun V-day favors. While they'll never be as easy as the store-bought kind, you might enjoy these paper crafts as a fun indoor activity in the winter.

Have you and your kids made any homemade Valentine cards for classmates? Let us know about your favorite below (include a photo with your review!) so we can consider it for the list.

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Valentine Paper Fortune Cookies

Shila said: These easy origami-inspired paper fortune cookies are such creative DIY school Valentines. A few simple folds and a dab of glue is all it takes to create these homemade Valentine cards out of paper, with a personalized message strip tucked inside. From Evermine

"Love Is in the Hair" Scrunchie Valentine

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. From Just Add Confetti

So Glad We're In The Same School Valentines

Kelly R. said: Swedish fish or goldfish crackers swim in little fishbowls with "so glad we're in the same school" printable Valentine cards. Adorable, inexpensive, and easy to put together! From The Inspiration Board

Play-Doh Valentines

Kelly R. said: 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. From Grace & Good Eats

XOXO Tic Tac Toe Valentine Cards

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. From Nest of Posies

Matchbox Car Valentine

Sarah Calamita said: Great for little boys in preschool! From Where The Smiles Have Been

Animal Valentines

Sarah Calamita said: There are a lot of free printables out there with animals. We loved this cute zebra one paired with a package of Barnum Animal crackers. From Bunny Cakes

You're My Main Squeeze Valentines

Kelly R. said: Tie cute "You're my main squeeze" sentiments around the neck of squeeze applesauce pouches for fun allergy-friendly DIY Valentines for school! From Funky Polkadot Giraffe

Stuck On You Class Valentines

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. From Glued To My Crafts

LEGO Heart Valentines

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

You Are The Balm! Valentines

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! From Fork and Beans

seeds of friendship

Alexandra F. said: This is cute

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