Celebrate love without the sugar rush! š This Valentineās Day, letās break away from the traditional candy-filled exchanges and embrace non-candy alternatives for a sweeter and healthier celebration. From cute stickers and colorful pencils to playful erasers and mini puzzles, there are endless creative options that will bring joy to classmates without the sugar crash. Letās make this Valentineās Day a memorable one with thoughtful and unique tokens of appreciation that go beyond the sweetness of candy. Spread love, creativity, and a little less sugar with non-candy Valentineās for class exchanges! š
Iāve gathered 20 of my favorite Non-Candy Valentine Ideas for kids to give to classmates this February. Many include a free printable!
1. Kinetic Sand Valentine
Kinetic Sand is so much fun! You can purchase some Kinetic Sand & these little plastic containers from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Smart House School.
2. Sunglasses Valentineās Day Cards
Sunglasses are cool, inexpensive gifts! My kids love to wear them in the Summer time. You can purchase these Sunglasses from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Where The Smiles Have Been.
3. Goofy Glasses Valentines
The kids are sure to get a good laugh out of these Valentines. I personally like these Funny Glasses you can purchase from Amazon. Then use this Free Printable from Just A Girl and Her Blog.
4. Ducky Valentines
Use this Free Printable from Teachers Pay Teachers. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these cute Rubber Ducks!
5. Kool-Aid Singles
You can purchase Kool-Aid Singles at Amazon!
Then use this Free Printable from My Name Is Snickerdoodle.
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6. Fruit Valentines
This is a cute and healthy idea for your kids class! It would make for a great after school snack to help offset all of the candy they are sure to bring home that day. You can get the Free Printable at Craftaholics Anonymous.
7. Popcorn Valentines
Have a Poppinā Good Valentineās Day with these Free Printable cards you can get from Glued to my Crafts Blog. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some Pop Secret Popcorn to attach the cards to.
8. Bag of Chips Valentine
I donāt know a kid that doesnāt love the occasional bag of chips! Get the Free Printable cards at Larissa Another Day. Then head over to Amazon for this 40ct Variety Chips Pack to go with it!
9. LEGO Valentine
Let your kids and their friends know they are Built to be Friends with these fun LEGO Valentine Cards! Go to The Resourceful Mama for the Free Printable. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some LEGO Building Blocks.
10. Frozen Olaf Valentines
With the recent release of Frozen 2, these Olaf Valentineās are sure to be a favorite! You can get the Free Printable at Mom Endeavors.
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11. Cereal Valentines
My kids always love these single serve boxes of cereal! This would be such a fun idea to share with your kids class. You can get the Free Printable at Cupcake Diaries Blog. Then head over to Amazon and purchase a Single Serve Cereal Variety Pack.
12. Toad-Ally Awesome Valentineās Day!
Have a Toad-Ally Awesome Valentineās Day with these Free Printable cards by Frugal Fun 4 Boys! Then head over to Amazon to purchase these Toads & Frogs to go with it!
13. Minecraft Creeper Pencil Toppers
My boys play Minecraft quite a bit. I know if they received this as a Valentine, they would not be disappointed. You can get a Free Printable at Pepper Scraps. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Awesome Minecraft Pencils to go with it!
14. Star Wars Glow Stick Valentine
Star Wars has been quite buzz worthy lately. With the latest Star Wars movie and The Mandalorian series on Disney+. May the Force Be With You this Valentineās Day! Get a Free Printable card from Bargain Briana. Then head over to Amazon and purchase some Glow Sticks so your kids can pretend they have mini light sabers!
15. Seed Valentines
This idea is pretty adorable! Remind everyone that Spring is on the way with these Seed Valentines. Get the Free Printable Seed Envelope from Garden Therapy. You can purchase any seeds you like. I think flowers would be fun. Then your special Valentine friends can plant their own flowers once the weather is warm enough!
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16. Sports Valentines
If you have a little athlete in your home, Iām sure they would get a kick out of these Sports Valentines! Get the Free Printable cards from Glue Sticks & Gumdrops. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Mini Sports Balls to go with it!
17. Dinosaur Valentines
Rawr! Let your kids and their friends know they are Dino-Mite with these fun Dinosaur Valentine Cards. Get the Free Printable from Mommy Musings. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Mini Dinosaurs to attach to them!
18. Loom Bracelet Valentine
This one would take a bit more prepping, but would be absolutely worth it for your kids to give their friends these Loom Friendship Bracelets! Get the Free Printable Valentine Card from The Suburban Mom. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Loom Rubber Bands to start crafting your friendship bracelets!
19. Watercolor Paints Valentine
Let your kids and their friends know they are Picture Perfect with this fun, creative Valentine Card idea! For instructions, go to Warm Hot Chocolate. Then head over to Amazon and purchase these Watercolor Paints to go with it!
20. Woodland Valentine Bookmarks
This might be my favorite Valentine Idea! Let your kids and their friends know that they are Some Bunny Special. Get the Free Printable from Some Day Iāll Learn. To make these bookmarks even sturdier, print on card stock or laminate them!
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in non-candy Valentine's Day celebrations, I can assure you that there are plenty of creative alternatives to the traditional candy-filled exchanges. With my in-depth knowledge and first-hand expertise, I aim to provide you with a range of ideas that will make this Valentine's Day a sweeter and healthier celebration.
Let's start with the concept of non-candy alternatives. These are thoughtful and unique tokens of appreciation that go beyond the sweetness of candy. From cute stickers and colorful pencils to playful erasers and mini puzzles, the options are endless. By embracing non-candy alternatives, you can spread love, creativity, and a little less sugar during class exchanges.
Now, let's dive into the specific ideas I have gathered for you. Here are my top 20 non-candy Valentine ideas for kids to give to their classmates this February:
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Kinetic Sand Valentine: Purchase some Kinetic Sand and small plastic containers, and use a free printable from Smart House School.
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Sunglasses Valentine's Day Cards: Buy inexpensive sunglasses from Amazon and use a free printable from Where The Smiles Have Been.
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Goofy Glasses Valentines: Get a good laugh with funny glasses from Amazon and a free printable from Just A Girl and Her Blog.
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Ducky Valentines: Use a free printable from Teachers Pay Teachers and purchase cute rubber ducks from Amazon.
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Kool-Aid Singles: Purchase Kool-Aid Singles from Amazon and use a free printable from My Name Is Snickerdoodle.
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Fruit Valentines: A cute and healthy idea! Get a free printable at Craftaholics Anonymous and enjoy a delicious after-school snack.
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Popcorn Valentines: Have a "poppin' good" Valentine's Day with free printable cards from Glued to my Crafts Blog and some Pop Secret Popcorn from Amazon.
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Bag of Chips Valentine: Give the occasional bag of chips with free printable cards from Larissa Another Day and a variety chips pack from Amazon.
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LEGO Valentine: Let your kids and their friends know they are "Built to be Friends" with LEGO Valentine cards. Find a free printable at The Resourceful Mama and purchase LEGO building blocks from Amazon.
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Frozen Olaf Valentines: With the release of Frozen 2, these Olaf Valentine's are sure to be a favorite. Get the free printable at Mom Endeavors.
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Cereal Valentines: Kids always love single-serve boxes of cereal. Share this fun idea with a free printable from Cupcake Diaries Blog and a single-serve cereal variety pack from Amazon.
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Toad-Ally Awesome Valentine's Day: Have a "toad-ally" awesome Valentine's Day with free printable cards by Frugal Fun 4 Boys and some toads and frogs from Amazon.
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Minecraft Creeper Pencil Toppers: For the Minecraft fans, give them these fun Valentine's with a free printable from Pepper Scraps and awesome Minecraft pencils from Amazon.
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Star Wars Glow Stick Valentine: May the Force Be With You this Valentine's Day! Get a free printable card from Bargain Briana and some glow sticks from Amazon.
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Seed Valentines: Remind everyone that spring is on the way with seed valentines. Get a free printable seed envelope from Garden Therapy and purchase any seeds you like from Amazon.
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Sports Valentines: If you have a little athlete in your home, they would love these sports valentines. Get free printable cards from Glue Sticks & Gumdrops and mini sports balls from Amazon.
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Dinosaur Valentines: Let your kids and their friends know they are "Dino-Mite" with these fun dinosaur valentine cards. Get the free printable from Mommy Musings and mini dinosaurs from Amazon.
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Loom Bracelet Valentine: Give your kids the opportunity to craft friendship bracelets with loom rubber bands from Amazon and a free printable valentine card from The Suburban Mom.
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Watercolor Paints Valentine: Let your kids and their friends know they are "Picture Perfect" with this creative valentine card idea. Purchase watercolor paints from Amazon and follow the instructions from Warm Hot Chocolate.
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Woodland Valentine Bookmarks: Let your kids and their friends know that they are "Some Bunny Special" with these adorable printable bookmarks from Some Day I'll Learn. Print on card stock or laminate for added durability.
By embracing these non-candy alternatives, you can make this Valentine's Day a memorable one for your kids and their classmates. So, spread love, creativity, and a little less sugar with these thoughtful and unique Valentine ideas.
