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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in your child’s classroom than with some Valentine-themed games! Whether you’re a teacher, parent volunteer, or just looking for fun ideas, these 10 Valentine’s Day games are perfect for elementary school-aged kids. They’re easy to set up, super fun to play, and sure to spread the love!
Each game was designed to be played with multiple students and most can be played with the entire class at the same time. The games can all be played in 10 minutes or less, except for possibly the bingo game which might take a little bit longer.
Fun Valentine’s Day Games for Classroom Parties
- Cupid’s Arrow Toss
- Valentine’s Day Bingo
- Heart Relay Race
- Musical Hearts
- Pin the Heart on Cupid
- Sweetheart Pictionary
- Valentine’s Day Charades
- Guess the Number of Hearts
- Cupid Says
- Valentine’s Day Freeze Dance
Let’s get into them!
1. Cupid’s Arrow Toss
Get ready for some aim-and-throw fun with Cupid’s Arrow Toss! Players throw small, soft arrows at a heart-shaped target. Points are scored based on where the arrow lands. Velcro works great if you want to try to make arrows that will actually stay put on the target.
2. Valentine’s Day Bingo
Bingo! Here’s a classic game with a Valentine’s twist. Create your own bingo cards (or find some online) filled with images like hearts, Cupid, and chocolates. Then, use conversation hearts for the bingo “chips” or markers.
3. Heart Relay Race
Ready, set, race! In the Heart Relay Race, teams compete to balance a small plush heart (or candy heart) on a spoon while racing to the finish line. The catch? You can’t drop your heart! This game is perfect for encouraging teamwork and a bit of friendly competition.
4. Musical Hearts
Think musical chairs but with a Valentine’s theme! Instead of chairs, use heart-shaped mats. When the music stops, everyone rushes to stand on a heart. It’s a simple, energetic game that will have everyone laughing and moving to the beat.
5. Pin the Heart on Cupid
Blindfold, spin, and pin! In this fun twist on a classic party game, blindfolded players try their best to stick a paper heart onto a Cupid poster.
6. Sweetheart Pictionary
Unleash your inner artist with Sweetheart Pictionary. It is played like the traditional game of Pictionary, but with Valentine’s Day themed words and phrases.
7. Valentine’s Day Charades
Act it out with Valentine’s Day Charades! Kids will have a blast acting out love-themed phrases and titles. Our Valentine games printable has Valentine-themed charade cards!
8. Guess the Number of Hearts
How good are your guessing skills? In this simple yet exciting game, fill a jar with candy hearts and let the kids guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins the jar! It’s a sweet way to engage their estimation skills.
9. Cupid Says
Cupid says, have fun! This game is a Valentine’s version of ‘Simon Says.’ For example, say commands like “Cupid says, jump up and down.”
10. Valentine’s Day Freeze Dance
Get ready to boogie with Valentine’s Day Freeze Dance. Kids dance their hearts out to music, and when it stops, they freeze. The last one moving is out.
There you have it – 10 fabulous games to make your Valentine’s Day class party a hit! With these activities, you’re not just creating a fun day for the kids; you’re making wonderful memories that they will cherish.
While you’re here, make sure you take a few minutes to browse the rest of our Valentine’s Day content! We have dozens and dozens of printables, recipes and other DIY inspiration.
