Valentine’s Day Crafts: Ideas for All Ages 

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy hearts and rom-com marathons. For schools, it’s the perfect excuse to break out the glitter, glue sticks, and construction paper for some creative classroom fun. Whether you’re dealing with a herd of excitable kindergarteners or the too-cool-for-school high schoolers, W.B. Mason has craft ideas for every grade—and all the supplies to make the magic happen. Let’s get started!

Why Crafting on Valentine’s Day Matters

Creating crafts for Valentine’s Day is more than just a fun activity—it can be an opportunity for students to express themselves, build social-emotional skills, and strengthen their sense of community. Crafting encourages creativity, collaboration, and even fine motor skill development, especially for younger children. Plus, it can be a chance for students to show appreciation and kindness to classmates, teachers, and family members through their handmade creations.

Research suggests that creative activities can foster essential skills and enhance overall student development. Here are some key benefits:

• Emotional and Social Development: The creative process often involves trial and error, which builds resilience and teaches students to persevere through challenges. This journey can foster emotional growth and can boost self-esteem as students take pride in their artistic accomplishments.
• Stress Reduction and Well-Being: Creative expression can help provide a valuable outlet for students to process their emotions, contributing to improved mental health and well-being. Arts and crafts can lower stress levels, enhance memory, and foster a sense of social connection among peers.
• Community Building and Cultural Appreciation: Group art projects encourage collaboration, communication, and empathy among students. By working together on creative endeavors, students learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and cultural expressions, strengthening the classroom community.

Students of all ages can benefit from creating a heartfelt Valentine’s Day craft, and W.B. Mason has both the ideas and the supplies. Now, let’s dive in and get crafty!

Kindergarten

At this age, it’s all about colorful chaos. Kindergarteners will love getting their hands dirty by creating these fun Valentine’s Day cards.

Craft Idea: Handprint Flower Bouquet Cards

What You’ll Need:

• Crayola Washable Paints
• Prang White Construction Paper
• Creativity Street Colossal Brushes

Instructions:

1. Paint kids’ palms red or pink and stamp their handprints on white construction paper.
2. Then paint green lines for stems.
3. Next, have them add their names and write a “Happy Valentine’s Day” message.

Elementary School

Elementary school students are ready for a slightly more involved project. With modeling clay, they can make shapes with Valentine’s Day themes.

Craft Idea: Clay Hearts

What You’ll Need:

• Crayola Modeling Clay
• Creativity Street Toothpicks

Instructions:

1. Have students make hearts with their clay.
2. Using toothpicks, students can write messages like “BFF.”
3. Let clay dry and harden.

Middle School

This unique twist on classic Valentine’s Day cards will challenge middle schoolers to be creative and have fun.

Craft Idea: Mosaic Heart Valentine’s Cards

What You’ll Need:

• Astrobrights Black Cardstock
• Astrobrights Colored Cardstock
• Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks
• Westcott Soft Handle Kid Scissors
• Uni-ball White Paint Markers

Instructions:

1. Cut the black cardstock into a heart shape.
2. Using the colorful cardstock, cut pieces of paper into shapes.
3. Glue the cut pieces onto the black cardstock like a mosaic.
4. Using the white pens, students can write heartfelt messages on the back of the cards.

High School: watercolor Valentine’s Cards

While high schoolers might initially seem reluctant, they often appreciate the opportunity for creative expression. Using these supplies, they can make fun cards for their friends and family.

Craft Idea: Watercolor Valentine’s Cards

What You’ll Need:

• UCreate Watercolor Paper
• Sakura Oil Pastels (white or colored)
• Creative Arts Watercolor Paint
• Charles Leonard Artist Paint Brush

Instructions:

1. Fold watercolor paper into a card.
2. Have students draw hearts or other Valentine’s Day designs with oil pastels.
3. Use watercolors to decorate the card.
4. When it is dry, students can write messages on the cards.

Why W.B. Mason is Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to let students express themselves creatively. Whether it is through heartfelt crafts or laugh-out-loud projects, these ideas are sure to make the day special. And with W.B. Mason, getting your supplies is as easy as saying, “Be mine.” Check out W.B. Mason’s art and school supplies and start planning your Valentine’s Day crafts today!

Plus, don’t miss W.B. Mason’s Valentine’s Day giveaway—head over to @wbmasonco on Instagram for a chance to win! Winners will be announced Thursday February 13th at 5:00 pm est.