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Whether you're the mom who gives cards, toys, or candy, these ten Valentines ideas are bound to give you some inspiration! (read more)

Valentines cards have come a long way since I was little!

I still remember the homemade cards, the shoe box with a slit in the top sitting on each child's desk, and the excitement I felt opening each tiny envelope. Envelopes were a special thing back then, it meant the giver really went all out! 

And, if you got a Valentine with the lollipop stuck through the card...well, you couldn't get much more special than that.

This Valentines Day you can be the mom the other kids tell their moms about, thanks to these ten fabulous ideas for the obligatory classroom exchange

This cute Valentines idea combines two things kids love, silly jokes, and scratch offs!

Each card comes with its own envelope to hide a cute joke just waiting to be finished by the receiver. If you really want to go all out, put a quarter in the card with the valentine. It's money, and it's a perfect scratcher.

What's better than a regular Valentine? 

A Valentine you get to play with! You'll see quite a few like this on the list, but my heart is partial to these because my youngest is a huge maze fan! 

If you wanted to get really crafty, you could add a cute Valentines Pencil for the perfect pairing.

It's the Valentine that lasts more than a few minutes. 

These adorable cards with envelopes hide a shiny foil tattoo, perfect for a class full of kids to show off their own Valentines style!

Who doesn't love paper airplanes!?

Imagine a Valentine card you get to open, AND put together, AND fly! 

That's what you get with these paper airplane Valentines. Perfect for that class full of doers!

Good for boys and girls alike, these super cute cards mean hours of fun with your classmates as they play a game that's been around forever,  Cootie Catcher! 

Put them together before hand or let the class do it as a project, either way, these will be a hit!

These Valentine cards are super cool for a couple of reasons. 

One, your child gets to scratch off a secret message, and TWO, look at the envelopes! Could they be any more adorable? 

You're hot on the trail of a fantastic Valentines exchange idea!

It's the Magic 8 Ball of Valentines cards. 

Ask the spinner a question, turn the wheel, and get your answer! 

​Will you give this card to your child's class? All signs point to yes!

Crossword puzzles, word searches, and word scrambles, this Valentines exchange idea has it all. 

​Once again, spice it up with a Valentines Pencil and be the mom who gets all the points, the cool points.

If you're the mom who makes baggies full of Valentines treats, this would make a great addition. 

​Let your child create a homemade card and stamp it with their chosen stamp, then give the stamp with the card for a creative and totally reusable gift!

Is candy the gift you love to give?

​These tiny Sour Patch Hearts will be a sweet treat in any classroom exchange! Nothing says "Happy Valentines Day" like a pucker face and a smile.

I hope you love these ideas, and I hope your child has the best Valentines exchange ever!

If you're feeling plucky, you could even get them a cute little box to hold all those Valentines they're bound to get.

Happy Valentines Day!

​Ty