Pink and Red Paper Hearts

Most single girls seem to dislike Valentine’s Day. They see it as a day to point out that they are alone and have no one to buy them chocolates or jewelry. I however love the girly, made up, over commercialized holiday (and not just because Target always has 70% off the best chocolates the week after). Valentine’s Day at an elementary school means heart stamped worksheets, pink cupcakes and paper bags full of goodies. Some of my favorite books as a kid were also Valentine ’s Day themed. I couldn't wait until I could actually spend the holiday in a classroom of young kids.

Okay, so mine aren't as great as hers but they were fast and easy.
The supplies for the valentines were pretty cheap. I already had plastic, ziplock bags and paper so I only bought the food I needed. I made my own printout since I only had a black and white printer and then I colored them in myself.

I used orange Mike & Ikes instead of candy corn since it was out of season but they worked perfectly and were just the right shape. Plus I had a bunch left over to share with the older kids.

I have been working with a Kindergarten class after the middle schooler I work with is dismissed. They are all fan of the movie Frozen (who isn't) so I couldn't resist making these cute Olaf valentines I found here on Pinterest by OneCreativeMommy.

The kids thought they were great and put their snowmen together as soon as they got them (this involved a lot of licking to make them stick). It also of course got them all to sing and give me warm hugs so I’d say it was an overall win. 

I also picked out the cutest Valentine’s Day outfit but we had a snow day on the actual day of the party so I never ended up wearing it to school. I guess I just have to show it to you instead.

Now I just have to wait for my other favorite part of Valentine'd Day. 70% off Valentine's candy and goods at Target.