Easy Toddler Class Valentine’s Under $20, No Junk

OK, so junk might be a strong word, but I can’t be the only parent who is tired of the seemingly endless sea of plastic my kids bring home from parties and holiday events that they lose interest in the second it leaves their sightline. So, when I say ‘not junk’, it has to be either edible, an activity, or a ‘high value’ trinket (something they’ll ask about after it’s been put away). And I know there’s a whole push to go old school and do just paper cards, but Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday, and I have such fun memories of having Valentine specific crafts and activities.

As much as I love DIY (and you absolutely could take any of these sets and make them cuter and I am working on a DIY post I was able to make between meetings), I’m also a full-time working mom with 2 kids under 4 (+ expecting our third), which means I’m looking for complete kits- trinket, card, all included.

Each of these sets is at least 20 cards, which feels like a safe starting point for an average class size, and I wanted the kits to all be roughly the same quantity for price comparison.

Rainbow Stacking Crayons | 24 Pcs $18.99
These kinds of crayons were so much fun growing up! Also great for fine motor skills for the 3+ crowd once they’re out of the putting everything in their mouth phase.

Watercolor Coloring Books | 24 Pcs $16.99
A low mess, all in one craft. Introduced our 3 year old to these watercolor pages and he asks for them over coloring pages!

Love Bug Suncatchers Craft Kits | 30 Pcs $19.99
A painting alternative with a longer lasting keepsake.

Valentine’s Temporary Tattoos | 48 Pcs $12.99
Tattoos are always a hit and don’t stick around, contributing to toy clutter.

Shoe Charms | 30 Pcs $11.99
Would give to older toddlers, 4+. Crocs are super popular kids’ shoes, and charms are a fun way for kiddos to express themselves.

Animal Puzzle Erasers | 36 Pcs $12.99
Tiny, adorable, and useful!

Silly Straws | 28 Pcs $11.99
Something about drinking milk out of a silly straw never gets old.

Pop It Keychains | 30 Pcs $13.99
Travel friendly fidget. Perfect outing kit addition.

Valentine’s Strawberry Scentcils | 26 Pcs $15.99
For older toddlers (heck, I would have loved these even through high school).