With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, you may be considering a simple Valentine gift or treat to share with the kids and families in your ministry. But if you’ve worked with kids long, you know giving a room full of kids a bunch of sugar can lead to complete chaos. So I’ve been researching, and here are my 10 favorite non-candy Valentine gifts for kids along with some links to the printables when possible! (Trust me, the parents in your ministry will appreciate the non-sugary gift!)
- Scripture Valentine Cards + Heart Stress Ball (Kids are dealing with a lot these days! Remind them that they are loved and that they can count on God with this simple idea!)
- “I’m Stuck on You, Valentine” + Sticker Pack (Kids love stickers! Use Generic stickers or Valentine-themed stickers)
- “I think you are just write.” + Fun stacking pencil (Did you have these pencils as a kid? SO fun!)
- “I like you beary much!” + Teddy Grahams (A tasty snack that’s not quite as sugary as just straight candy.)
- Valentine’s Google Eye Rings (These come with valentine cards attached – and you could use these in your lesson by asking kids to put them on, then answer questions, help tell the story, or share a kind word with a friend using their new puppet hands!)
- “You’ve got a pizza my heart.” + a coupon from your favorite local pizza joint! (This one is fun for the whole family, and you can mail it if you won’t be meeting in person!)
- Foam Airplanes (Perfect for the boys!)
- “Eye Think You’re Cool” + Fun Valentine Glasses (Incorporate this one into your lesson by encouraging kids to use the glasses to see and love others the way God sees and loves them!)
- “Build a Relationship with God” Lego Valentine (All kids love Legos, and you know there had to be an Oriental Trading option on this list.)
- “I think you’re ex-straw special!” + a crazy straw
- BONUS: Bible Verse Valentine Bookmarks! (This one makes a perfect craft + giveaway!)
Looking for more Valentine resources? Find more ideas here!
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