These Valentine’s Day poems for kids will keep your little ones entertained and help them express their love and appreciation for friends and family. Whether it’s a classmate or a grandparent, these great poems are perfect for spreading love on this special day.
51 Adorable Valentine’s Day Poems for Kids in 2024
You’ll find poems for elementary school children to high school students, from funny to heartfelt. No matter the age or style, these short Valentine’s Day poems are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face and warm their heart.
Roses Are Red
Roses are red, violets are blue
On Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking of you
You’re my best friend, my shining star
And I love you just the way you are.
Candy Hearts
Candy hearts, oh so sweet
On Valentine’s Day, they can’t be beat
With messages of love and cheer
They make the perfect treat this year.
Cupid’s Bow
Cupid’s bow, it hits its mark
Bringing love to each and every heart
I’m grateful for you on this day
And I hope our friendship never fades away.
Love Bug
A little love bug bit me today
And whispered in my ear to say
I’m so glad that you’re my friend
On Valentine’s Day and until the very end.
The Valentine Box
A little box, so bright and bold
Filled with love, like a treasure hold
Inside are notes for you to see
All the reasons why you mean so much to me.
The Very Best Thing
There’s chocolate hearts and pretty flowers
But the very best thing about Valentine’s Day for hours
Is spending time with you, my dear friend
And making memories that will never end.
Roses Are Red
By: Author unknown
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
My Valentine
I love you more than words can say
On this special Valentine’s Day
You are my favorite little friend
And I hope our love will never end.
Valentine’s Day
Valentines of pink and red
Special words of kindness said.
Small surprises, funny jokes,
Paper hearts and pretty notes.
The best part of this Valentine’s Day,
Is that I get the chance to say,
Today and for the whole year, too,
I love having a friend like you!
Friendship Forever
Friendship is like a never-ending road,
No matter how far we go or how much we grow.
Our bond will always remain strong and true,
Cause I’ll always have a friend like you.
Valentine’s Poems for Elementary School Kids
You may invite your students to make homemade cards or write their own sweet poems this Valentine’s Day. To get them inspired, here are some cute and easy-to-remember poems that they can use as templates or simply enjoy reading during a class activity.
Red hearts, White Hearts
by Nellie Edge
Red hearts, White hearts,
Pink hearts, too.
I like Purple hearts.
How about you?
Green hearts, Yellow hearts,
Blue hearts, too.
I like rainbow hearts.
How about you?
I Love You More Than Applesauce
By: Jack Prelutsky
I love you more than applesauce,
Than peaches and a plum,
Than chocolate hearts,
And cherry tarts,
And berry bubblegum.
Love is like a Cabbage
My love is like a cabbage
Divided into two,
The leaves I give to others,
The heart I give to you.
Good Things Come In Pairs
You and me,
We make a perfect pair.
Like peanut butter and jelly,
Or teddy bears and hugs.
Good things come in pairs,
Just like you and me.
Little Birds In The Tree
They tweet and sing,
All day long.
Happy little birds,
Valentine’s Day is here,
And so are we.
Happy little friends,
As happy as can be.
My One True Valentine
I’m so lucky to have a class like ours,
Where everyone’s friendly and kind.
But there’s one special friend that I adore,
My one true Valentine.
Rose of Love
Our friendship is like a rose,
Growing stronger every day.
Together we learn and play,
In our own special way.
So on this Valentine’s Day,
I want to say,
You are my best friend,
In every single way.
Short Valentine Poem
Candy hearts and hugs so sweet,
A day filled with love, so neat.
We’ll share cards and treats galore,
Happy Valentine’s Day, forevermore.
A Better Friend Everyday
I’m grateful for a friend like you,
Who makes each day so bright.
You always know just what to do,
To make things feel just right.
I’m lucky to have you by my side,
Through thick and thin, we’ll stay.
You’re my better friend everyday,
Silly Poems Kids Can Share on Valentine’s Day
These funny poems can be shared among classmates or used as inspiration for a silly Valentine’s Day card-making activity.
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
By Jane Yolen
“But then you blew kisses
“And waved from the door.
“I love you, I love you,
“My dinosaur.”
Five Little Valentine’s
Five little valentines were having a race
The first little valentine was frilly with lace.
The second little valentine had a funny face.
The third little valentine said, “I love you”.
The fourth little valentine said, “I do too”.
The fifth little valentine was sly as a fox.
He ran the fastest to the valentine box.
My Cat Loves Valentine’s Day
My cat loves Valentine’s Day,
It makes her purr and play.
She bats at the hearts,
And tears them apart,
But still we love her anyway.
There’s Bright Sunshine
Love gives you a twinkle in your eye,
Love brings a smile too.
Love makes you stop and take a breath,
To enjoy the world anew.
So let’s spread love like sunshine,
Let it brighten up our days.
For love is the most precious gift,
In so many wonderful ways!
A Valentine for My Teacher
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
You teach us with patience,
And guide us with care,
We’re grateful for all
That you willingly share.
So on this Valentine’s Day,
We want to say thanks,
For being the best teacher,
In the whole school ranks!
Kids’ Valentine Poems With Two Lines
Sometimes a cute poem can be the shortest one! Here are some two-liners that your students can use to express their affection towards their classmates or family members.
Red Poem
Roses are red, violets are blue,
I’m so lucky to have a friend like you!
Luckiest Kid
Candy hearts and love notes,
Valentine’s Day is so much fun with you by my side!
Day of Love
I love you more than all the candy in the world,
Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite boy/girl!
A Good Friend Like You
You make my heart skip a beat,
my dear valentine, you’re oh so sweet!
Happy Day
Valentine, oh valentine, will you be mine?
I promise to always be your sunshine!
Red-Rose Tree
Roses are red on the tree,
Valentine, will you be my honeybee?
Dear Heart
Valentine hugs and kisses too,
all because I’m so lucky to have a friend like you!
Little Cupid Flying By
Love is in the air today,
happy Valentine’s Day in every single way!
A Little Love Song
There’s a song in my heart, it’s just for you,
because you’re my Valentine, I love you!
Best Friends
You’re my very best friend,
Valentine, will you be mine until the end?
The Mouse’s Valentine
Roses are red, cheese is divine,
will you be my Valentine?
The Happy Day
Friends, love, and lots of fun,
Happy Valentine’s Day to a special one!
Sweet Valentine
Valentine, oh Valentine, you’re so sweet, it’s true,
I’m glad I have a friend like you!
The Little Valentine
Valentine’s Day is oh so sweet,
it’s even better when you’re here with me!
Cupid and the Heart
Cupid shot his arrow true,
now I am in love with you!
Valentine’s Day Songs For Kids
Sharing a song with a special friend or family member can be another fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here are some catchy and easy-to-learn songs that kids can sing and dance along to!
A Bushel and a Peck
By: Frank Loesser
“I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.”
Yes, I do
Sung to: Three Blind Mice
I love you, I love you
Yes, I do, yes, I do
I love you every night and day,
I love you when I work and play,
I love you in so many ways,
I love you!
The Garden of my Heart
By: Dottie Rambo
You made my heart a garden filled with flowers…kissed by the morning dew.
You warmed my heart so they could grow…now calm the storm Lord…let me feel your sunshine, please…walk through the garden of my heart.
Be My Valentine
Sung to Mary Had A Little Lamb
You’re a special
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
You’re a special
Friend of mine
Be my valentine!
My Funny Valentine
By: Frank Sinatra
My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable, un-photographable
Yet, you’re my favorite work of art.
Five Little Hearts
Five little hearts, all in a row.
The first one said, “I love you so!”
The second one said, “Will you be my Valentine?”
The third one said, “I will, if you’ll be mine!”
The fourth one said, “I’ll always be your friend!”
The fifth one said, “I’ll all be friends until the very end!
Valentine’s Day Poems for Middle and High School Kids
There comes a time when childish Valentines day cards are put away and the study of love in a more serious manner begins. For middle and high school students, Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to explore different forms of poetry or even write their own heartfelt poems.
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? (Sonnet 18)
By: William Shakespeare, 1564 –1616
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,
Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st.
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
Will You Be Mine?
By: Joanna Fuchs
Valentine, you make me silly;
You make my heart beat willy-nilly;
When I’m with you, the world is hazy;
Valentine, you drive me crazy! Valentine, when we’re apart,
My need for you goes off the chart.
Will you be mine? Can I be thine?
Say you’ll be my Valentine!
Ask Me Why I Love You
By: Walter Everette Hawkins
Ask me why I love you, dear,
And I will ask the rose
Why it loves the dews of Spring
At the Winter’s close;
Why the blossoms’ nectared sweets
Loved by questing bee,—
I will gladly answer you,
If they answer me.
Ask me why I love you, dear,
And I will ask the flower
Why it loves the Summer sun,
Or the Summer shower;
I will ask the lover’s heart
Why it loves the moon,
Or the star-besprinkled skies
In a night in June.
Ask me why I love you, dear,
I will ask the vine
Why its tendrils trustingly
Round the oak entwine;
Why you love the mignonette
Better than the rue,—
If you will but answer me,
I will answer you.
Ask me why I love you, dear,
Let the lark reply,
Why his heart is full of song
When the twilight’s nigh;
Why the lover heaves a sigh
When her heart is true;
If you will but answer me,
I will answer you.
In the Heart of a Rose
By George Marion McClellan
I will hide my soul and its mighty love
In the bosom of this rose,
And its dispensing breath will take
My love wherever it goes.
And perhaps she’ll pluck this very rose,
And, quick as blushes start,
Will breathe my hidden secret in
Her unsuspecting heart.
And there I will live in her embrace
And the realm of sweetness there,
Enamored with an ecstasy,
Of bliss beyond compare.
Why I Love Thee?
By: Sadakichi Hartmann
Why I love thee?
Ask why the seawind wanders,
Why the shore is aflush with the tide,
Why the moon through heaven meanders;
Like seafaring ships that ride
On a sullen, motionless deep;
Why the seabirds are fluttering the strand
Where the waves sing themselves to sleep
And starshine lives in the curves of the sand!
Two Valentines (excerpt)
By: Eugene Field
II. To A Baby Boy
Who I am I shall not say,
But I send you this bouquet
With this query, baby mine:
“Will you be my valentine?”
See these roses blushing blue,
Very like your eyes of hue;
While these violets are the red
Of your cheeks. It can be said
Ne’er before was babe like you.
And I think it is quite true
No one e’er before to-day
Sent so wondrous a bouquet
As these posies aforesaid–
Roses blue and violets red!
Sweet, repay me sweets for sweets–
‘Tis your lover who entreats!
Smile upon me, baby mine–
Be my little valentine!
Aren’t these poems perfect for kids of all ages? They’re a great way for young children to express their innocent love for each other while older kids are able to understand and study the impact love has on others.
I hope you’re able to share these poems with your loved ones and spread the joy and warmth that comes with Valentine’s Day.
So go ahead, give someone you care about a hug and tell them how much they mean to you.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Micah Klug is a wife, homeschooling mother to five children, and author. She teaches time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. To learn how a child who grew up in an authoritarian home is now creating an environment of peace and joy in her own home visit this page. If you want to contact Micah, send her an email here or email [email protected].
