37 Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids They’re Going to Love
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37 Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids They’re Going to Love
Do you remember waking up on Valentine's Day as a child and heading to school with a bag full of sweet little Valentine's Day cards for kids in your class? Remember the excitement of personalizing them the night before, deciding which friend was going to get which Valentine? Who was going to be #blessed with a blue raspberry lollipop? (The greatest of all lollipops, BTW.)
It was so much fun to give cards and treats to all of your friends, and just as fun to get them in return. It’s a heady dose of nostalgia for adults and it’s only gotten better for kids today — most cards now come with fun little extras, like candy and surprise toys, that are sure to make their valentines feel extra special.
The carefully curated Valentine's Day cards for kids on our list are trendy and even let kids DIY a bit — plus, they just plain give something special to share with their classmates. Check out our favorite Valentine's Day cards for kids that your little ones are sure to adore.
P.S. A lot of the cards your kids will be getting will have a little something extra attached, so be sure to make the slot big enough when you make their Valentine's Day box!
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1) L.O.L. Surprise! Valentines with Magnets (16-count)
Paper Magic
target.com
$4.00
We don’t know what it is about these little dolls, but one thing’s for sure: Kids love them. Each valentine comes with a LOL doll magnet, for a valentine that sticks around. (Get it?!)
This $4 packet comes with 16 valentines, 16 magnets, and 48 heart seals.
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2) Superhero Lollipop Capes
CustoDad
etsy.com
$5.00
This adorable valentine — a paper “cape” you can add to a lollypop — is a little more labor intensive, but offers great bang for your buck. Once you purchase the download, you can print as many as you want!
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3) Mandalorian Valentines and Glow Sticks (16-Count)
Paper Magic
target.com
$4.00
This is the way… to have a great Valentine’s Day. These cards featuring everyone’s favorite tiny green alien come with a tiny green glow stick for an out-of-this-world holiday. This packet includes 16 valentines, 16 envelopes, 16 glow sticks, and 48 heart seals.
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4) Pop-Hearts Valentines (12-count)
Oriental Trading
orientaltrading.com
$27.99
Pop-Its are as popular as ever among little kids, and we love these valentine/keychains, which can be enjoyed dangling from a backpack all year long. Also, we won’t lie: The “Have a POPPIN’ Valentine’s Day” card made us chuckle.
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5) Valentines with Dino Toy (6 to 42-count)
INKYRoseDesign
etsy.com
$1.00
There are lots of options for customization with this dino-riffic valentine, from the message, to the amount, to whether you want the seller to assemble them or if you’d prefer to DIY.
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6) Valentine's Day Cards with Stampers (36-count)
JOYIN
amazon.com
$9.99
Everyone can appreciate the fun of a festive stamp. We love these Valentine's Day cards for kids because there are six different stamp designs included, as well as four options for card designs.
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7) Valentine's Day Playfoam with Cards (12-Count)
JOYIN
amazon.com
$14.99
Playfoam is slime’s nicer, cleaner cousin; there’s a satisfying squish and pop with every poke and fold. It’s tactile and sensory, and with the addition of the Valentine’s Day cards, it’s a pretty great giveaway, too.
This is a wonderful alternative to giving out candy, and it’s especially great when you don’t know the allergies of the classroom or fellow students.
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8) Valentine's Day Cards for Kids with Slap Bracelets
Peaceable Kingdom
amazon.com
$15.99
Slap bracelets are the best bracelets, and you can't convince me otherwise. This set gives you 28 bracelets along with accompanying cards. The bracelets contain animal patterns, which just make them that much wilder. And at only $16? It's kind of a bargain.
I can hear them flicking on wrists from here, can't you?
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9) LED Finger Lights Valentine's Day Cards (30-Pack)
Malhaii
amazon.com
$25.99
These are tiny finger projectors — have you ever seen such a thing?! I hadn't before these, but you can bet that I one-clicked these so hard that I think I scared Jeff Bezos. I've literally never seen a cooler valentine/favor in my entire life, and needless to say, kids will find them just as cool as I did.
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10) Scratch-Off Silly Jokes (28-Pack)
Peaceable Kingdom
amazon.com
$15.99
Encourage your kid to give silly cards to their classmates for the best Valentine's Day ever. Kids will have a blast opening up their cards and rattling off the jokes to one another.
Before you know it, your little one will be hitting those one-liners with the timing of a seasoned comedian. I expect Dad will want to get in on these corny jokes as well.
More: Surprise Your Sweethearts With These Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids
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11) Valentine’s Party Favors Set With Heart Animal Erasers (30-Pack)
UMIKU
amazon.com
$18.99
Did you or did you not love novelty erasers as a kid? Why are they so intriguing? Our only thought is that the same thing that drives us to watch people on YouTube make miniature food has something to do with it.
Plus, if your kids actually use them instead of throwing the whole sheet of paper away, it's just a bonus.
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12) Valentine's Day Cards Classroom Kit
Jumlys
amazon.com
$17.99
Accordion toys are a wild choice for a valentine, but I like that about it. It’s not expected. I’ve never even seen one in a goodie bag after a birthday party, and yet, if you give a kid a Slinky? They love them. Plus, it’s 30 Valentine’s Day cards for $15, which is a real bargain.
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13) Bendy Pencils Valentine Cards (28-Pack)
AMENON
amazon.com
$22.99
Bendy pencils are right up there with novelty erasers. They’re hilarious and hard to use, but they’re always a huge hit with kids. Just don’t put them in the automatic pencil sharpener — that never leads to anything good.
After all, “You’ve got my heart tied up in knots” feels like a fun thing to write on the valentine.
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14) Valentine’s Day Glitter Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids (28-Pack)
Dreamon
amazon.com
$12.87
There are a million versions of these squishies on the market, and for good reason — kids love them. They are a bit more reminiscent of the squeeze-style stress balls of the ’90s, but a heck of a lot cuter.
School can be stressful, so why not make their day a bit more chill with something for them to get their frustrations out on?
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15) Gift Cards with Glowing Heart Glasses (28-Pack)
JOYIN
amazon.com
$14.99
The glowing heart glasses included in these Valentines are arguably ridiculous, which just means your kids will like them even better. They're silly and cheerful, and they'd make for a great photo opportunity.
Having worn these myself, I can tell you that they're even more entertaining than you're anticipating.
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16) Slap Bracelet Valentines
Bluey
walmart.com
$2.98
Bluey slap bracelet valentines? Sign me up. I love Bluey and Bingo as much as the little ones in my life, so although these are a bit pricier at $13 for eight cards, I know that these would be the hit of the pre-K set. They're an interactive valentine with the most-popular kids' characters on television printed on them — what could be better?
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17) Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids (36-Pack)
AOJOYS
amazon.com
$8.99
You'd be hard-pressed to find a kid who doesn't love temporary tattoos. The short-lived body art found in these valentines is especially fun, featuring items like smiling cheeseburgers and milkshakes. Plus, they have the cutest pink envelopes.
Personally, I'm partial to the donut — it's giving a look that I find hilarious.
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18) Space Flight Card Set (32-Pack)
SUKKI
amazon.com
$8.99
Speaking of getting a good deal, how about 32 keychains, envelopes, and cards for just $10? These out-of-this-world, budget-friendly, silly spaceship and astronaut valentines are fun for everyone. The envelopes are also perfectly square, which satisfies something deep in my soul.
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19) Maze Valentines (28-Pack)
Peaceable Kingdom
amazon.com
$10.99
Who doesn't love receiving a card that comes with a challenge? These Valentine's Day cards feature a fun maze that'll get kids' hearts throbbing and their brains working. It's a game and a card.
And knowing that you're doing other parents a solid by keeping their kids preoccupied until their after-school snack is ready? Priceless.
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20) Scratch-A-Sketch Valentines
InklingsPaperie
etsy.com
$9.00
We love this clever card. Using any pen or pencil, write a message in the gray rectangle, then cover it with the scratch-off sticker. Scratch to reveal the message! A fun and unique way to get really personal this V-Day!
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21) I DIG YOU Gummy Worm Valentine's Day Treat
Etsy
etsy.com
$9.95
Who doesn't love gummy worms? Set up a bit like a bag of seeds, this valentine is custom and already assembled, making it one of the simplest choices with a huge payout. Though you may want to order a few extras just in case someone gets into them early.
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22) 3D Animal Box with Stickers and Glitter Sticky Hands
GLOCITI
amazon.com
$9.99
The 3D box valentines are pretty novel, and in each one, your child can put one of the included favors, sealing it with a sticker. These won't fit in most boxes, but the unique shape is worth it, in my opinion.
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23) Mini Bubble Wands (32-Pack)
Mibor
amazon.com
$8.99
Bubble wands are even better for kids than they are for weddings because there's little risk a child will accidentally sit on and break them, spilling the soapy liquid all over a blush-colored silk designer gown.
Plus, bubbles are fun. And they're clean, which I find to be particularly wonderful.
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24) Valentine Fortune Cookies (50-Count)
Oriental Trading
orientaltrading.com
$8.98
I bet your kids will be the only ones handing out fortune cookies with valentines inside. These pink cookies are subtly vanilla-flavored, and you don't even need to order takeout to get them!
They're the sweet way to tell a classmate you're thinking about them. It's almost too adorable.
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25) Scratch & Smell Food Favorites Valentines Card
Mello Smello
walmart.com
$2.78
I’m a bit concerned about what a taco scratch-and-sniff valentine smells like, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued.
Scratch-and-sniff anything is fun, but for Valentine’s? It’s extra special. They’re also really inexpensive. They’re 16 for $3, so you could likely do the whole class for under $10.
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26) Valentine's Day Play Mold Kits
SophiasThings
etsy.com
$17.50
“You are doh best!” Customizable, fun, Play-Doh cards come with everything you need to make great little cards. You can choose between blue and green or pink and red. Everything is easy to assemble, and the best part? It’s unlikely any other kid will have these in their kit.
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27) Valentine's Scratch Paper Valentine's Heart (60-Pack)
Zonon
amazon.com
$12.99
These Color Scratch Donut Valentine’s Day Cards are bursting with brightness! Your kid’s classmates will find a rainbow heart design behind the layer of black wax. Simply use the included scratching stick tool to reveal.
These are great for gift tags as well: They let you personalize a bit more.
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28) Valentine’s Day Cards with Buttons
GTN Tech
amazon.com
$8.99
Each of these adorable mini Valentine's Day cards comes with a matching pin that is equally as cute! Your kiddo's classmates can pin the buttons to their backpacks or shirts or just hold onto them as a keepsake.
It's good preparation for when they start making badges in high school and college when they run for class president.
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29) DIY Paper Heart in Jar Cards (60-Set)
Winlyn
amazon.com
$16.99
Do you have a little artist on your hands? Then you need these adorable DIY Valentine's Day cards. These let them express themselves through stickers, pen art, and twine. The envelopes come included, so worry not about that.
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30) Valentine's Tiny Conversation Hearts To/From Boxes
Brach's
target.com
$3.29
I get that these are a somewhat polarizing candy, but they're also a rite of passage. Trying to decipher the words on the hearts isn't always easy, but it's totally classic and so much fun. Write a cute little note on the back for each child, and know that their parents can actually taste them just by seeing the package.
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31) Assorted Flavor Lollipops (20-Count)
Jolly Rancher
walmart.com
$2.98
My daughter used these valentines three years in a row. Why, you ask? They're popular, they're easy, and they're downright tasty. Just make sure that you use a Sharpie on the back to keep it from bleeding all over your fingers.
They're the perfect valentine option for those who just want to sign their name and be done with it — and there's nothing wrong with that!
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32) Star Wars Valentines for Kids (6-Pack)
Hallmark
amazon.com
$5.99
Is your kid obsessed with Star Wars? They'll feel so proud to fill out these cool cards for their classmates. Choose between Darth Vader or R2-D2. The translation for “Beep Bloop Bleep”? “Happy Valentine’s Day,” of course!
With all of the spinoffs on Disney+, it’s pretty certain that your kids’ classroom is full of fans.amazon.com - 34/38
33) LIK-M-AID Fun Dip Valentine Candy and Card Kit (24-Pack)
Fun Dip
amazon.com
$14.99
This pack of Fun Dip and Valentines is a kid's dream. You remember Fun Dip, right? Slightly sour sugar powder that you eat with a stick made of solid sugar? It colors your tongue and makes your lips pucker? It's fairly wonderful for the under-15 set, which makes this a great choice.
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34) Scratch and Sniff Kitten Valentines (28-Pack)
Peaceable Kingdom
amazon.com
10.99
What does a cute little kitty smell like? If your guess was sweet strawberry, then you're totally right. These scratch-and-sniff Valentines feature various kitties and are scented just like juicy strawberries. Honestly, can you think of a better combo?
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35) Flick ‘Em Stunt Car Sticker Valentines (28-Pack)
Peaceable Kingdom
amazon.com
13.99
With a few quick folds, your kiddo's classmates will have a personal-sized racetrack and car to do stunts with. Flick them, launch them, or just race them: These Peaceable Kingdom Flick 'Em Stunt Car Valentines are sure to be a classroom hit.
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36) Valentine's Day Magnetic Bookmark (30-Pack)
F FiGoal
amazon.com
$16.95
As book nerds raising book nerds, we really appreciate the practicality of these Valentines. They wrap around the pages, marking your spot. These are easily the most unique Valentines on this list.
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37) Crazy Loop Reusable Drinking Straws with Colorful Cards (32-Pack)
V-Opitos
amazon.com
$13.99
I have yet to meet a child who does not love crazy straws. Watching your drink do a loop-de-loop before it hits your mouth? Pure joy. It's even better when your child is drinking something that's a fun color, like grape juice or orange soda. Though am I the only one who thinks these make you burp more?
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