Will You Be My Valentine?

So, I am a little late getting this post up but I wanted to share the valentines that the kids chose and we made this year.  We always have a fun time looking through all the ideas on Pinterest and then creating our choices.  We also had Sam's valentine box to make again this year.  Ella is still making bags in her classroom and can't wait until she gets to make her own box (maybe next year).
It is hard to believe this is Sam's last year making valentines.  It was sad to know this is last time we would be doing this together.  I understand though as we look through the valentines and it is getting more difficult to choose something that fifth grade boys and girls would like.  His are a little obnoxious but he really liked them and I thought the other kids would too.  

Sam's valentine box

Sam's valentines

Ella's valentines

The valentines they chose to give to their teachers.

It was also Sam's last class party.  He and I planned a lot of minute to win it type games again for this party since it was such a big hit at the Halloween party.  This time the majority of our games involved conversation hearts so we could stick with our valentine theme.  I think the kids all had a good time. 

Trying to move candy hearts with pencils as chop sticks. 

Seeing how tall a stack they can make in one minute!