Find Your Valentine
This is a great activity to encourage student interaction. Divide your class into two groups. Give one group a set of word cards and the other a set of matching picture cards (download here). Students walk around the room asking questions like “Have you got a mailbox?” to find their match — their “valentine” for the lesson.
What Is It?
Use this visual guessing game with a YouTube video. Students watch and try to identify the objects shown.
Secret Valentine Message
This tactile game is a fun way to practice letters. One student draws letters with their finger on a partner’s back. The partner tries to guess each letter by writing it on paper. Continue until a full message is written.
Valentine’s Day Poems
Encourage creativity by having students write their own Valentine’s poems. Start with a classic example like “Roses are red…” and then let them write their versions. You can also use templates (download).
I Have... Who Has... Game
This engaging card game helps with listening and turn-taking. Distribute all cards evenly. The player with the first card starts by reading it aloud. The game continues until all cards have been matched. Download cards.
Valentine's Day Listening
Practice listening comprehension with themed worksheets. Choose a recording and ask students to complete related tasks. Try this one.
Famous Couples Game
Create slips of paper with the first part of well-known pairs (e.g., “Beauty and...” or “Tom and...” ). Students draw a slip and guess the missing half. Play in teams and keep score. Download worksheet.
Speed Dating Role Play
Set up the classroom in two facing rows. Each student adopts a fictional character and chats with a partner for a short time before switching seats. At the end, students choose their favorite “date.” Download character cards.
Valentine's Day Taboo
One player describes a word without using specific “taboo” clues. The team guesses the word based on the description. Score a point for each correct guess. Download cards.
Valentine's Songs Quiz
Listen to romantic songs and complete the lyrics. This activity works well as a fun review. Try it online or download the worksheet.
Cupid Says
A Valentine twist on “Simon Says.” Give directions like “Cupid says touch your heart” or “Blow a kiss.” Great for movement and listening practice.
Make a Word
Challenge students to make as many words as possible using the letters from “Saint Valentine’s Day.” This works well as an individual or group activity.
Who Stole My Heart?
One student sits with her back to the group holding a paper heart. Another student quietly takes the heart and hides it. The first student turns around and tries to guess who took it. If correct, she stays in front. If not, the person who stole it takes the next turn.