Okay, we can all relate. We grew up passing out class Valentines from a box we purchased at the grocery store, and now here we are in 2026 with full-blown gift bags. Can we please find a way to tone it down without losing its cuteness? I’m Beth, a former teacher who has hosted a gazillion class Valentine parties and now mom to three boys who wants to keep the simplicity alive. Your child and their class will love this sticky-note Valentine that isn’t junk. (Bonus: I included a Canva template that you can use for your family.)

What makes this class Valentine so great?
You know what kids enjoy just as much as candy? You guessed it. It’s office supplies. There is something about a new set of rainbow pencils, a spiral notebook, and sticky notes that has the same Reddit review as a Reese’s.
Related: Interested in Valentine activities for kids? Here are 25 Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids.
Class Valentine that is Not Junk
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 7 minutes
- ✏️ Supplies: See them here
- 💬 Conversation Starter: Show the image or the reel on Instagram to see what your child thinks about the idea.
- 😁 Language to Use: Want to help me on Canva so we can make this unique for you?
- 💡 Pro Tip: I created a Canva template so you can adjust it to fit your family. I used clear packing tape to add the sticky notes to the Valentine.
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Beth, how do I use Canva?
You will need a Canva account in order to use this Stick with Me template. Then, once you are in, you are good to go! Here are a few things to keep in mind when using the template:



Supplies
Alright! We are ready to make these adorable class Valentines, so your child is ready to go. (Nothing better than dropping your Valentine into that shoe box!)
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Heart Sticky Notes
These heart sticky notes are fun for Valentine’s Day and make an easy teacher gift!

White Cardstock
Astrobrights does not disappoint! It is my favorite cardstock.
More class Valentine ideas!
But that’s not all! I have a few more class Valentine ideas that I know you will enjoy just as much as this easy idea.
I’d love to hear what your child is doing for their class in the comments!
Family Time: Spending this Valentine’s Day with your family and looking for a few ideas? Take a look at this collection of family Valentine ideas.





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