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Are you looking for cute Valentine’s exchange cards for school? You’ve come to the right place!

I’m in awe of the adorable classroom Valentine’s cards that are released by Minted each year. The independent designers come up with clever, custom cards to pair perfectly with Valentine’s Day class exchanges. In my opinion, they’re more memorable than standard boxed cards.

As a mom, I’m always thinking ahead for what’s on the calendar; Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means my kids’ classroom exchanges are approaching.

I always try to come up with a cute or clever idea, so this year I turned to Minted and discovered a plethora of witty and creative Valentine’s classroom cards. Then, I browsed the web and found clever pairings of toys, candy, or gadgets to coordinate with these cards and I’m sharing these delightful exchange ideas with you.

In addition, I’m happy to report that these custom Valentine’s classroom cards are affordable, easy to customize, and available in many different colors to suit your kids’ personal faves. The paired item I found for the Valentine card in each heading is available in bulk; this way, you’ll be able to buy enough for the classroom exchange as cost-effectively as possible, as well as source everything easily — it’s all online.

Let’s get started!

Valentine’s Day Exchange Cards + Ideas

It’s easy to tackle this to-do in 2 steps:

• First, you’ll choose a classroom Valentine’s Day card and customize it.

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite custom Valentine’s classroom cards and we’re highlighting them below. You can browse more designs here.

• Second, you can pair it with one of these small Valentines classroom exchange ideas.

These cards are cute enough to give as-is, but it is fun to pair them with one of the exchange ideas we spotted below. We found where to buy the party favors for the classroom exchange, all ideal for Valentine’s Day. If you’d like to attach a piece of candy, use this strong double-sided tape to stick onto the card or put candies in a sealable bag.

Enjoy!

Custom Valentines Exchange Cards for School

1. Turtle-y Awesome

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by alethea and ruth

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: These adorable plush turtles from here!

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2. Cool Hearts

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by jeanna casper

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Valentine heart lollipops! Who doesn’t love these?! By Charms.

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3. Sweet as Honey

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by jen banks of ink and letter designs

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: One of my favorite candies! Get it here.

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4. Woolly Cool

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by emmanuela carrat

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Llama straws! Get them here for your classroom Valentines card exchange.

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5. Lunar Year

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by vivian yiwing

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: One of these adorable plush tigers! Get them here.

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6. This is a Valentine

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by amy payne

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: The most traditional candy: hearts! Get yours here.

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7. Shine Bright

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by joanna griffin

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Sunglasses, obviously! We found a bulk pack of sunglasses party favors, great for classroom exchanges, here.

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8. Out of This World

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by pixel and hank

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: These fun galaxy stress balls! By Bedwina.

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Or… galaxy slime! Another winner for a classroom gift exchange. Get it here.

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9. Pudding

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by annie holmquist

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Yum, chocolate pudding! Get a pack of them here.

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10. Popcorn Valentine

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by leia matt

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Popcorn! This multipack is perfect for giving with custom Valentine cards in the classroom. By Popcornopolis.

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11. I Dig You

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by krissy bengtson

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: These pull-back construction vehicles.

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12. Cerealsy

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by darryl don doctor

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING:: Cereal bars! These are a favorite of mine.

13. You’re a Real Catch

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by erica krystek

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING:: Mini foam baseballs!

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14. Bananas

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by jessie steury

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING:: Pair this valentine with one of these banana-flavored candies! You can buy them here in bulk to give out with classroom cards.

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15. Dinomazing

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by sarah knight

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: These fun dinosaur toys!

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Or… these plush dinosaurs! They’re available in a bulk pack.

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16. Highlight of My Day

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by sarah knight

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: This one’s easy…. highlighters! You can get them in bulk here.

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17. Colorful Crayons

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by casey kendrick wagner

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Crayons! Who doesn’t appreciate a fresh box of crayons? Get bulk packs of them here.

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18. Treasure

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by jennifer holbrook

VALENTINE EXCHANGE PAIRING: Chocolate gold coins, of course! Available here.

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These Valentine cards are so cute! Which Valentine exchange ideas are your favorite? Mine is a tie between the tiger cards with the tiger plush animals (my kids love stuffed animals) or the space Valentine’s cards with the cosmic stress balls. You really can’t go wrong with any of these.

Where to Buy Custom Valentine Cards for Classroom Exchanges

Ready to get started on yours? Visit Minted to shop their inspiring collection of classroom cards for Valentine’s Day.

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Emma

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FAQs

Do teachers receive the most valentines cards? ›

Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards

According to an array of different sources, teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards. This is then followed by children, mothers, wives and pets who are placed within the top five. Staff rooms over the world must be cluttered with letters over Valentines week!

Do 4th graders exchange valentines? ›

The in-between years can be an opportunity to use Valentine's Day for fun, learning, and kindness! Students in fourth grade generally still like to exchange valentines and I'm all in.

How many greeting cards are exchanged in the US on valentine's Day? ›

Americans send 145 million Valentine's Day cards each year. According to Hallmark, a whopping 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every February 14 (and that's not even including all those kids' valentines exchanged in classrooms!).

Why do we exchange cards on valentine's Day? ›

Valentine, a 3rd century A.D. priest executed for continuing to wed couples despite a prohibition on marriage. In the centuries since then, lovers, friends, and sometimes even foes have exchanged valentine cards.

What is a short Valentine's message for teachers? ›

Happy Valentine's Day to someone who has made a huge difference in my life. Happy Hearts Day to the Best Teacher EVER. I'm so lucky that you're my teacher — hope you have a happy hearts day! Thanks for being the person who inspires me so much.

Is it OK to have a crush in 4th grade? ›

Elementary-age kids might benefit from knowing that most aren't ready for a relationship until ages 10 to 14. Until then, and even after, there is nothing wrong or weird about having unreciprocated crushes.

Do teachers get Valentines gifts? ›

Valentine's Day is an opportunity to show the people in your life how much you care—including teachers! So after you've checked off your shopping list of Valentine's Day gifts for her or Valentine's Day gifts for him, be sure to pick up a little something for the teacher in your life, too.

Do kids still give Valentines in school? ›

Most teachers and etiquette experts we spoke with indicated that it is usually recommended to give every student in the classroom a valentine, especially if your child is passing them out at school.

What color to wear on Valentine's day? ›

Pop into any flower shop or even a festive hotel or restaurant and there's no arguing that red, white, and pink are the official colors of Valentine's Day. As a holiday centered around love and romance, it's no surprise that these bold colors with their rich pasts are associated with the celebration.

What occupation receives the most valentines? ›

Teachers receive the most valentines, followed by children, mothers, and wives. 4. Pope Gelasius established Valentine's Day in A.D. 500 in an attempt to appropriate the ancient pagan Roman fertility festival, Lupercalia, into Christianity.

What is the oldest known Valentine still in existence? ›

The oldest known Valentine still exists today as a poem written by Charles Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting that was written in 1415 is part of the manuscript collection at the British Library in London.

Who is known as the mother of Valentine? ›

Esther Howland, Mount Holyoke class of 1847, is known as the “mother of the American valentine.” At a time when most women didn't have the opportunity to be employed, let alone lead, Howland founded her card-making business and pioneered an entire industry.

What color is often associated with Valentine's Day? ›

Typically, red stands for deep, undying romantic love, while pink can symbolize love for friends, children, family, and pets. So while you can get red roses for your one true love, pink roses will be a better choice for your best friend.

Who gets the most Valentine's Day cards? ›

Teachers receive the most valentines, followed by children, mothers, and wives.

Who buys the most Valentine's Day cards? ›

Women purchase Approximately 85 percent of all valentines. Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday.

Are you supposed to give teachers valentines? ›

It's a wonderful gesture for kids to show gratitude to their teachers on Valentine's Day [but] it needn't be anything elaborate. A heartfelt, homemade card or a modest gift, such as a drawing or a simple craft project, can be incredibly meaningful.”

What is the most popular gift given on Valentine's Day? ›

Although cards are usually given in combination with other gifts like flowers or chocolates, more than 52% of consumers will present their loved one with a Valentine's Day card.

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