These rainbow pencils are the bomb! Kids of all ages enjoy doodling with them to watch the colors change. This year, we added them to a small spiral notebook to make a unique (and well-loved) class Valentine for kids. If you want to do something extra this year, don’t waste your money on slime. These notebooks and pencils are where it’s at!
This Valentine’s gift idea is perfect for preschoolers through big kids! My first grader made them for his class.
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Class Valentines
Class Valentines can be store-bought, hand-made, simple, or time-consuming crafts. The Valentine your child hands out is personal, so allow them a say in what they decide to share.
PRO TIP: Some kids will want to do a little more than others, which is more than okay.
The best class Valentine is the one that you and your child have time for.
As a former teacher, I know firsthand that Valentine’s exchanges are chaotic. Cards, lollipops, and excited children flutter the room, dropping notes in one another’s boxes. (My youngest didn’t even get his Valentine’s cards out of his backpack one year!)
RELATED: Here are the best Valentine’s activities for kids.
A moment for the pencils
I loathe more random items coming home with my children, so these pencils come to mind when I think about what to add to a class Valentine’s card. They will be used even if lost at the bottom of the backpack until May! IYKYK
The teacher in me loves that this gift is as practical as it is educational. The pencils encourage fine motor development as the child uses them to draw or write a story in their new notebook. My first grader uses his notebook and pencil to play server and take our dinner order. (Only he isn’t cooking it. Sigh.)
Pro Tips You’ll Want
One of the most essential takeaways from this post is setting your child up for success with any Valentine you choose. Sometimes, your child will write their name, along with classmates, 25 times. This can feel overwhelming!
- Make a plan together when to work on them. Say, I will have everything on the table for you when you come home from school.
- Feed your child before working if hungry.
- Make a plan with your child on how many cards they will do. Will they do the boys before the girls? Maybe they are up for all of them? If you break them up, discuss when they will get completed.
Set up the workspace:
- Clear the table.
- Add kraft paper to allow your child a designated workspace. The kraft paper provides a border to define the workspace.
- Tape the list of class names to the left of the workspace.
- Ensure the list of names is where your child can easily see and cross off the names as they go.
- Write any words your child may need help spelling on the kraft paper so they can use it as a resource. My child needed help with the word, from.
- Add any Valentine supplies needed to the top of the workspace.
Stay close, but don’t hover. Sometimes, hovering will do more harm than good. I like to think about how I feel when cooking dinner and someone is breathing down my neck. (It ain’t a good feeling!)
Supplies
Let’s get you these notebooks and pencils before the shipping cut-off!
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Rainbow Pencils
These pencils will dazzle kids of all ages!
Mini Notebooks
I’ve never met a child that doesn’t swoon over a mini notebook.
Other uses for this sweet gift
I love this notebook and rainbow pencil combo for a birthday gift bag or end-of-the-year gift for kids. There are so many uses!
You’ll also enjoy:
- DIY Heart Valentine for kids
- Sponge Painting Valentine Heart
- Valentine Cloud Dough Sensory Play
- What to do with your old Valentine’s Day flowers
When will you make this rainbow pencil and notebook gift?
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