Student Valentine Boxes

Can you tell I love Valentine's Day? I've loved it since childhood. My mom would always buy us heart-shaped boxes of candy. I remember the school parties and fun love-themed decorations ... Needless to say, I love celebrating this holiday with my students.

Here is a cute idea for Valentine boxes. We've done them this way for the past two years. We just have kids bring in a cereal box and then let them cover them in paper, wrap paper arms from the front to the back and glue/tape down cut-outs of their own hands. We then print pictures of their faces and staple them to the back of the cereal box to complete the "Valentine hug" look. They're simple and the kids love them.