Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s one of those holidays that seems to sneak up on you because it happens just about the time you really get rolling and back in the groove after winter break. I have had years where I have been so focused on teaching and the inevitable test prep that I almost forgot Valentine’s Day. Ahhhhh! Not something I want to do. These Valentine’s Day “non-candy” Coupon Books are perfect for students, and the gift keeps giving throughout February! They can easily be prepared in advance or at the last minute.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a healthier and more thoughtful way with these non-candy coupon cards for teachers. These valentines will fill your students’ hearts with joy while avoiding the sugar rush. You can personalize each gift with 20 exciting coupons and an editable template to show how much you care. Let your students know that their daily efforts have not gone unnoticed on Valentine’s Day!

This EDITABLE Valentine’s Day Coupon Book from the Teacher is filled with coupons students can use during the remainder of the month or year. And there’s a bonus lesson of responsibility as students must keep track of their coupons and follow the redemption procedures.

Setting up the Valentine for Students

This resource includes everything you need to create your customized Valentine’s Day student coupon book. Twenty pre-made coupons and an editable version for creating your own are included. Here are just a few of the pre-made coupons!

I suggest choosing 5-10 coupons that you think your students would enjoy and will work well in your classroom. Simply print and copy the pages for the coupons you want to use. After cutting out the coupons, stack them together with the cover and staple them along the side. You could also punch a hole and place them on a binder ring!

Add each student’s name to the front cover, and voila – a student Valentine your kids will go crazy for. I mean, who doesn’t love a No Homework Pass? You could probably fill the book with just that coupon and have really happy students!

Does putting a coupon book together seem like too much work?

Why not just copy one or two individual coupons and hand them out individually like cards? It’s really a versatile Valentine that can be used or presented in many different ways.

How to Redeem the Valentine for Students

These coupons aim to provide a fun treat for your students – not to add lots of extra work for you. Here are some basic rules to share with your students before they start redeeming their coupons.

Coupon Rules

1. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own coupons. Encourage students to keep the coupons in a safe place so they don’t lose them. If they lose the coupons, they lose the right to redeem them.
2. If the coupon is for an activity like lunch in the classroom, show and tell, or something similar, it should be scheduled with the teacher at least one day in advance. The teacher has the final say on whether an activity can happen on a specific day.
3. If the coupon is for an in-class activity (sit by a friend, use the teacher’s chair, or wear a hat), the coupon must be redeemed at the beginning of the day before teaching time begins.
4. If the coupon is for an assignment (no homework, 5 points added, write with a pen, etc.), the coupon must be stapled to the paper and turned in with the assignment.
5. Questions about coupons and redeeming coupons should not happen during teaching time! It’s not okay to interrupt the teaching of a lesson or small group instruction to ask about a coupon or redeem a coupon. If a student does this, they must forfeit the use of the coupon and turn it over to the teacher.

Go over all the rules with your students from the beginning so they know exactly what to expect and how they can use their coupons. After that, the coupon system will just run itself.

Make it Work for You!

The key to these well-loved student Valentine gifts is to create a system that works for your classroom.

Like a little more control? Keep a chart where you can check off when a student uses each coupon.

Don’t want anyone to miss out? Let students redeem their coupons even if they can’t find or don’t have the physical coupon.

Too much choice? Have a set day when different coupons can be redeemed. Anyone wanting lunch in the classroom can only do it on a Friday. Anyone wanting to trade seats can only do it on the 10th of the month. Set parameters that work for you and your students.

Save For Later!

Valentine’s Day comes around every year! So even if you don’t need the perfect student Valentine this year, you might next year! Just pin this to your favorite classroom Pinterest board so you can come back.

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