22 classroom Valentine’s Day treats that aren’t candy, but are still sweet

With a sweet message and a pair of fun glasses that make the world look just a bit groovier, these card and glasses combo are candy and stress free.

These pun-perfect card and animal figurine treats are a great choice for the animal-loving kiddos.

If cars are more their thing, these clever Valentines include die-cast race cars to show their friends a little a love.

Unleash their inner superhero with these comic-inspired slap bracelets. Each one comes with a card that slides right onto the bracelet to make addressing them easy-peasy.

Art supplies are always a great idea for classroom treats–and none are more Valentine’s Day appropriate than these 12-piece stackable heart crayons. They’ve got all the colors of the rainbow and then some!

OK, so if food isn’t allowed for the Valentine’s Day party at school, how about passing out these adorable Valentines that look yummy and smell delicious? These scratch-and-sniff cards and stickers come in all sorts of fun and “sweet” shapes and designs, making them the perfect alternative to candy Valentines. (Full disclosure, the stickers come in a sheet that need to be cut out.)

Twisty drinking straws are always a hit—and they’re way more fun than disposable ones. Each colorful design comes with a matching card and are super easy to assemble.

Kids love stickers and kids love crafts. These individual sticker sheets provide a quick craft activity: Make the face of a fox or a llama or even a gnome! The children’s little hands will be busy for a minute or two and they’ll have a cute creation to take home for the fridge.

Young children tend to love tiny friends (mine certainly do!) so taking home a mini- stuffed animal they can hang from their backpack or keep in their pocket is a super cute non-candy related Valentine’s Day idea. This pack comes with a huge assortment of animals so everyone should get something they love or can trade with friends.

How about these sweet little Valentines Day notepads? Kids can write each other letters, play tic-tac-toe, or draw pictures to keep their minds active. My kids love taking notepads when we travel or even just go on a walk to write about all the things they see. An easy add to the Valentine’s Day gift pile that won’t go to waste.

With a super cute presentation, these bug rings are destined to be a hit with kids and parents alike.

Another wonderful candy alternative is a book about Valentine’s Day. This adorable story about The Berenstain Bears also includes two Valentines in the back of the book that the child can cut out and give to a special someone they love.

Other Valentines Day books we adore include “I Love You, Little Pookie” by Sandra Boynton, “Llama, Llama, I Love You” by Anna Dewdney and “Love From The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Here’s a fun and eco-friendly idea! Rather than filling a plastic bag with goodies that will end up in a landfill, gift them a cup they can reuse instead. These cute reusable cups come with a lid and paper straw and can be filled with pencils, markers, stickers and a fun keychain to make the perfect gift for kids.

You can’t go wrong with Play-Doh. Provide endless entertainment and spark creativity by gifting kids a container of Play-Doh instead of a sugary pile of candy. Save their teeth and watch their imaginations soar!

Wiki Stix are bendable, reusable, and non-toxic. And they don’t make a mess! This imaginative toy is a fun candy alternative that provides endless entertainment. Watch your kids and their friends turn their Wiki Stix into all sorts of shapes and images as they engage in creative play and avoid a tummy ache.

Keep kids busy and foster their love for reading with these bookmarks that they can color themselves. This pack offers 12 different cartoon animal designs, including tigers, lions, dolphin, dinosaurs, owls and rabbits. Whatever color to make each animal is up to the kids!

Bright and fun metallic glitter pens? Yes please. (For adults or kids!) If you’re filling goodie bags for your child’s class, you can toss one or two of these fancy pens in each one and you’ll probably be labeled coolest parent ever.

One thing that will usually get kids just as excited as a sugary snack is a fun toy, and fidget toys like these poppers are a top choice these days. This set comes with 24 pieces, so pass them out and your kids’ friends won’t miss the candy at all.

Stamps are another age-appropriate and fun gift idea to offer as an alternative to food this Valentine’s Day. Kids love stamping each other’s hands or adding their stamps to a paper craft. Grab a set like this and you’ll have a stamp for everyone in the class.

Why write with a regular pencil when you can write with a cool heart-shaped one? These Valentine’s Day themed pencils are a great alternative gift if candy and chocolate are a no-go. Every kid needs a pencil!

From playing in the sandbox, to scooping water in the tub, a plastic shovel always comes in handy. These come with stickers and heart-shaped cards to attach and make them a little more special.

With a sweet message on one side and fun scratch art on the other, these superhero masks are creative way to show their classmates some affection.