25 Creative Non-Candy Valentines Your Kids Will Love To Hand Out

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It’s that time of year again where love is in the air…and you have to figure out what to send to school with your kids for their class Valentines Day celebration. Whether it’s because there are food allergies in the class or simply because you think the little munchkins will have enough candy passed out to them, you are looking for ideas for non-candy valentines to hand out this year. This list has plenty of creative and adorable ideas that you will just love.

Crazy Straw Valentines Cards

Find this Valentine idea at That’s What Che Said

The kids will go “crazy” for these cute heart shaped crazy straws!

DIY Toy Plane Valentines

Find this Valentine idea at Make Life Lovely

Who doesn’t like to pretend they’re piloting a super cool airplane?

Valentine Love Bug Fruit Cups

Find this Valentine idea at I Heart Naptime

Cute AND delicious? Why not? definitely go for the googly eyes!

Watercolor Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Smart School House

For all the little budding artists in the class.

I Spy Valentine Game

Find this Valentine idea at Designer Blogs Studio

Can you find all the items named on the card? Will you be the first to find them all?

Play-doh Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Grace And Good Eats

Who doesn’t LOVE to play with Playdoh?

Dino-Mite Valentines

Find this Valentine idea at Hello Design Meet Life

These valentines would be one “Dino-Mite” idea!

Rainbow Bracelet Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Nest Of Posies

Your child’s classmates will be over the rainbow when they get one of these great bracelets.

Diy Crayon Heart Valentines

Find this Valentine idea at The No Pressure Life

I made these when I was in preschool and it was the coolest craft! Kids will love these one of a kind Valentine gifts.

You Blow Me Away Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at My Name Is Snickerdoodle

Alright, this one is technically candy but it’s super cute right?

You’re Erase-istible Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at What Moms Love

Cute little erasers? How adorable!

Ruler Valentines Day Cards

Find this Valentine idea at Kenarry

A useful Valentine even the teacher will appreciate getting.

Race Car Valentine Cards

Find this Valentine idea at Hello, Wonderful

On your mark, get set, GO!!

Kinetic Sand Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Smart School House

This is a super cool, inexpensive idea that the kiddies will have fun with for hours!

I’ve Got My Eyes On You Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Lil Luna

How adorable will your child’s classmates look walking around wearing these all day??

Pirate Valentines

Find this Valentine idea at Make Life Lovely

Aye-Aye matey. These Valentines are better than treasure. Savvy? If you don’t think so, then you will walk the plank!

Glow Stick Valentines

Find this Valentine idea at Craftiness Is Not Optional

Anything that glows is going to go over super well with kids. Heck, I’m still drawn to anything that sparkles or glows. You can get a 10 pack of these for a dollar at your local dollar store.

Bouncy Ball Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Craft-O-Maniac

Kids love bouncy-balls. It’s a fact.

Whoopee Cushion Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Paging Super Mom

The kids will think this prank is hilarious. The poor teacher on the other hand….

Rubiks Cube Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Darling Darleen

Teeny-tiny Rubiks Cubes. Are you kidding? The kids will love these! The teacher might love them too because they promote critical thinking skills.

Valentines Heart Stamper

Find this Valentine idea at I Heart Crafty Things

Stamps are always a fan favorite. Give a kid a stamper and see if every surface in sight hasn’t been stamped by the end of the day.

You’ve Got The Write Stuff Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at My Name Is Snickerdoodle

Ahh…more school supplies masquerading as a Valentine. Clever Mom, clever.

Bullseye Pencil Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Positively Splendid

Kids always need more pencils and erasers. Make those pencils have a cool pattern and/or color and kids will cheer!

You Make My Heart Bubble Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at Skip To My Lou

The playground will be covered in bubbles come recess time!

GoGo SqueeZ Valentine

Find this Valentine idea at The Nerds Wife

A healthy sweet-treat option. This is great for any school age but I think this would be a particularly good idea for a pre-school or daycare class.

Valentines Slappy Bracelet

Find this Valentine idea at What Moms Love

Get ready to get slap happy! These were a huge hit in the very early 1990’s and have been a hit with every generation since!

So no matter what your reason, coming up with a unique and cute Valentine alternative to the traditional candy Valentine is just a great idea. These 25 non-candy valentines will definitely get you an A+ from your child’s classmates and teachers! Let me know if you plan to try one of the awesome ideas above and how it goes over in the classroom.