Valentine's Day

25 Cute Non-Candy Valentines Your Kids Can Hand Out at School

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Source: Kathy Sisson
Source: Kathy Sisson

Valentine’s Day is a day of celebration for more than just our relationships. Kids are just as excited to share Valentine’s Day with their friends and, more specifically, their classmates. Of course, you remember the excitement of bringing selections of Hershey’s kisses, heart-shaped suckers, and chocolate bars wrapped in pink and red home from school on Feb. 14. The nostalgia may have you reaching for the closest variety pack of Valentine’s Day-themed candy, but with some classrooms having rules around what can or cannot be brought in and the importance of being mindful of kids’ food allergies, it may be time for a change. That doesn’t mean the classroom fun has to come to an end, though! Some amazing Valentines substitutes may even be better than your traditional favorites. Don’t worry about scavenging through the best options; we got you covered with 25 of the best non-candy Valentines for your child and their classmates.

The Cutest Non-Candy Valentines for Kids

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Etsy | Just Add Confetti
Chapstick Printable Valentines

Everyone’s lips need an extra dose of moisture by the time Valentine’s Day comes around, and these lip balm valentines provide a perfect solution! Simply pair these cheeky Etsy printables with any lip balm of your choice for cute and unique valentines.

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Pottery Barn Kids
‘Eye Like the Way You Roll’ Valentines

Who doesn’t love a clever Valentine’s Day pun? These little skateboards come packaged with a monster-themed card.

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Amazon | JOYIN
Heart-Shaped Slime Valentines

Slime, but give it a V-Day theme! We know slime is great for sensory play and kids love it.

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Etsy | Inkyrose Design
Color My World Valentines

Your child can put creativity into the hands of all their friends right along with their own with these sweet little paint kits affixed with fun paintable cards.

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Target | Carlton Cards
Food Character Sticker Valentines

These fun, food-themed stickers will make your little one the star of their classroom’s V-Day celebration.

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Etsy | XO
Popcorn Valentines

Grab packs of your kiddo’s favorite popcorn and decorate them with these nifty “Have a Poppin’ Valentine’s Day” stickers!  As a good source of whole grains and fiber, popcorn is definitely a more nourishing treat than candy.

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Etsy | Danielle Seals Events
You’re A-Maze-Ing Valentines

Give little hands one more engaging activity to do when they’re getting fidgety with these playful heart-shaped maze valentines.

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Etsy | Susan Paulette Designs
Game On! Valentines

Jazz up erasing those mistakes—or rather, learning moments—this Valentine’s Day with these one-of-a-kind gamer erasers.

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Etsy | Family Fairs
Pop-It Bracelet Valentines

Bracelets have been an exchange of friendship since we were kids. Jump on the pop-it craze with this bracelet valentine option.

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Amazon | Oriental Cherry
Glow Stick Valentines

It doesn’t get more far out than these Star Wars-themed valentines! They even come with glow sticks, so the only thing left to do is sign and assemble them. 

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Etsy | Texas Mama Designs
Play-Doh Valentines

It’s mushy, colorful, and true therapy for even the most restless children. Play-Doh, having been iconic for generations, is a fun option for V-Day.

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Amazon | JOYIN
‘Wild About You’ Animal Valentines

Share your kiddo’s love of animals with their class with these easy-to-assemble “Wild” Valentines.

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Etsy | White Confetti Box
‘You Make My Heart Twirl’ Valentines

How charming and creative are these scrunchie, ballet-themed valentines? Not only are they adorable, but the hair tie is a useful favor, too!

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Etsy | Shimmer Lilac
Heart Crayon Valentines

These super unique Valentine’s goodies are something every kid will absolutely love. Choose from multiple crayon colors—plus, each one already comes wrapped in a clear plastic bag!

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Pottery Barn Kids
‘I Think You’re Super’ Valentines

What little kid doesn’t love stickers—especially cute superhero ones that also happen to come with an awesome mask?!

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Etsy | Just Add Confetti
School of Fish Printable Valentines

Transform everyday Goldfish crackers at snack time into a memorable Valentine’s Day handout with these precious goldfish-inspired valentines.

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Amazon | JOYIN
Smiley Face Ball Valentines

Fun and funny, these heart-shaped soft balls are sure to be a hit in your kid’s class.

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Target | Sadie & Sam
Puffy Sticker Shark Valentines

These cute shark-themed valentines come with 3D stickers that make for awesome sensory play.

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Amazon | Peaceable Kingdom
Superhero Slap Bracelet Valentines

Slap-on bracelets + superheroes = an amazing time! Your favorite superheroes are back and better than ever this V-Day.

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Etsy | Van Papier
‘You Are Dino-Mite’ Valentines

There’s nothing like a cheesy pun, an adorable design, and a fun toy to make a stellar V-Day card.

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Etsy | Take A Scroll Design
Friendship Bracelet Valentines

Kids will be obsessed with the fact that they have a new funky and bright bracelet to wear, all thanks to a special valentine!

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Etsy | Willows Barn Co.
Squish Fidget Toy Valentines

A cute card that also comes with a squishy and adorable fidget toy—what’s better than that?

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Etsy | Jessup Road
‘We Were Built to Be Friends’ Valentines

This valentine is a perfect gift for all of the little LEGO-lovers out there who want to share the building block love with all of their classmates.

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Etsy | Lilacs and Charcoal
‘You Are the Write Valentine For Me’ Pencil Valentines

It’s always exciting to have the most decked out pencils rather than a plain old No. 2. With these valentine printables, no kid will be stuck having to borrow a boring pencil next time. And don’t worry, you won’t have to look far to find festive valentine pencils to include.

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Amazon | JOYIN
Foam Airplane Valentines

Take a kiddo’s delight at paper airplanes to the next level with these foam gliders and the silly airborne Valentine’s Day messages that go with them.    

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