15 Fun Gifts for Classroom Valentine's Day Parties

Squishies: The trend that never goes away. Not only does this set come with squishy toys of different kawaii animals, they all come in a plastic heart with a tag, which makes them perfect for the holiday. Ages 3+

These heart-shaped pop fidget toys come in four cool colors, each with a trendy tie-dye effect. They have clips so they can be used as backpack charms — which are huge for kids right now — and also cards in case kids want to use them as an add-on to a Valentine's Day note. Ages 3+

LEGO minifigures are such a fun addition to to any building set, and the experience of getting a new one takes on another level of excitement when kids don't know which one they're going to get. Each blind bag has one of 12 surprise minifigures, including a cupid with a heart and bow and arrow. Ages 5+

With their silly, emoji-ish expressions, this is the perfect gift for groups who want to celebrate Valentine's Day without any hint of mushy sentimentality. They come in multicolor packs or packs of red and pink in addition to the classic red. Ages 3+

This set comes with paper Tic Tac Toe game boards that kids can use as Valentine's Day cards, plus keychains that are reusable, travel Tic Tac Toe toys. The Xs and Os are perfectly on-theme for Valentine's Day. Ages 3+

Who wouldn't be charmed by a new rubber duckie? These come in three different color schemes (white and red, pink and red and red and pink), and they really do float in the bath. Ages 3+

Play-Doh does sell Valentine's Day packs with red, white and pink compounds, but this set is even better because there's also a cutting tool to go with each canister. The tools come in three different shapes (dinosaur, cat, and unicorn), and there are six different colors to hand out. Ages 3+

When the occasion calls for a funny gag gift, there's no better than a whoopee cushion. These have hearts all over them, so they work for Valentine's Day, but they have irreverent sayings on them like "Love Is a Gas" or "Love Stinks." No age recommendation given

Goodie bags? Sorted. (Though you have to stuff the bags yourselves.) It comes with enough items for each of the 28 bags to contain two pencils, two erasers, a stamper and a sticker sheet, so kids get a variety of treats. No age recommendation given

Adorable plushes are all the rage among kids, be they Squishmallows or Jellycats, so they'll thrill to add another one to their collection. These stuffies look like the classic Valentine's Day conversation hearts, and there are four different colors and messages in each pack of 12. Ages 3+

Class parties call for cute school supplies! Each of these adorable erasers comes designed as a different animal. Plus, each one does double duty: one side erases, and the other side has a roller that picks up the eraser shavings. No age recommendation given

Older ones might get a kick out of rose quartz crystals, which they can use to decorate their rooms, focus their meditations or augment their rock collections. You can also get them in red jasper or multicolor sets. No age recommendation given

This gift is better for small classes or groups, since they're sold individually. Kids can stretch, tear, bounce and sculpt silicone putty that's filled with symbols like Xs, Os, lips or love notes. It's a sensory experience in addition to a Valentine treat. Ages 3+

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It's a party favor and a craft activity rolled into one! Kids can scratch rainbow patterns into the black heart — either love notes for Valentine's Day or otherwise — and then use the included string to hang it up. The set also comes with a wooden scratching tool and envelopes. No age recommendation given

This one is great for whole-grade parties or huge classes because they come in a massive stack of 72 fish. When kids hold it in their palm, the way the fish's body curls acts as a mood ring/fortune teller, which gives it a certain retro charm. Ages 3+