Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS, RISSA HANNEKEN, MARIANNA MONHEIM, AND RACH JAMISON Updated December 19, 2024
Looking for some creative Valentine’s Day activities for upper elementary? I have teamed up with some of my favorite teacher authors to share a whole pile of engaging activities to help you spread some Valentine’s Day joy in your classroom.
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Valentine’s Day Short Stories
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to spread some extra love and kindness in the classroom. Reading stories that celebrate this special day can help create an atmosphere of fun and excitement in your middle school classroom. These classic tales of friendship, love, and kindness helps to remind us of what really matters during this special holiday. Pop over to the Creative Classroom Core blog to see the complete list of engaging Valentine’s Day short stories that you can share with your learners.
While you are there, be sure to check out all of the FREE Valentine’s Day activities for upper elementary, as well as our complete guide to Valentine’s Day Class Party Planning!
Valentine’s Day Math Scoot
Valentine’s Day in the classroom brings an extra dose of excitement, and Rissa from Teaching in the Heart of Florida knows that this Valentine’s Day Multiplication and Division Word Problems Scoot Game is a fantastic way to harness that enthusiasm for math! Designed for your upper elementary students, this game combines the fun of the holiday with practical math skills. Imagine your students, already buzzing with Valentine’s Day energy, eagerly scooting around the room, solving engaging and themed word problems. It’s a fun and educational activity that not only sharpens their multiplication and division abilities but also keeps them actively involved and excited. With this game, Valentine’s Day transforms into an opportunity for math to become a part of the celebration. Learn more about these fun Valentine’s Day activities for upper elementary at Teaching in the Heart of Florida!
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunts
There are few universal truths about teaching, but one is that your class will be HYPED on Valentine’s Day. Over the years, Marianna from Creatively Comprehensive has learned that it’s better to lean into student excitement rather than fight against it. That’s why the very first scavenger hunt she created an activity for her Valentine’s Day party! Scavenger hunts get students up and moving, so they’re great activities for a day like Valentine’s Day, when love and sugar are in the air. In addition, students get to learn tons of interesting facts about the holiday that they can share with their families on the way home. Learn more about how Marianna structures her scavenger hunts on the Creatively Comprehensive blog.
Valentine’s Day Color by Number
Rachel from Fifth is my Jam says Valentine’s Day is one of her favorite days of the school year. While her students don’t necessarily love passing out cards, they do love candy. One of her favorite things to pair with candy (and other goodies) are these Valentine color by number sheets, which make perfect Valentine’s Day activities for upper elementary. Allow your students to practice working with fractions and division while also coloring to relax. These sheets always offer her students plenty of discussion, collaboration, and the ability to feel like they have free time . . . even though they’re working. Instead of candy, she might mix it up with a box of crayons! Head over to the blog to learn more about having your students solve problems while also enjoying a little downtime with art at Fifth is my Jam!
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