Are you preparing for some engaging Valentine’s Day writing activities? Look no further! This curated list of expressive Valentine’s Day words is perfect for sharing with your students. Begin by downloading the free printable, and then explore our favorite Valentine’s Day activities suitable for all age groups.
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How To Use Valentine’s Day Words in the Classroom
Valentine’s Day Word List
How To Use Valentine’s Day Words in the Classroom
There are countless ways to incorporate these delightful words into your lessons. Here are some creative ideas to inspire you:
Build Vocabulary

Encourage students to select 10 words from the list that are unfamiliar to them. Use these words in your weekly vocabulary activities. Need fresh vocabulary ideas? Explore this extensive list of vocabulary activities tailored for every grade level.
Compose Poems

Whether your students choose to write humorous and awkward or heartfelt and sincere Valentine’s Day poetry, they will benefit from the vocabulary in this list. Read some Valentine’s Day poems for inspiration, and don’t forget to check out our free printable poetry worksheet bundle.
Make a Bulletin Board

Design a captivating bulletin board filled with Valentine’s Day symbols like hearts, Cupids, and flowers, each adorned with a word from the list. Utilize our free Valentine’s Day bulletin board kits for a seamless setup.
Write Stories

Start by reading captivating Valentine’s Day read-alouds from beloved authors. Then, challenge students to craft their own stories, incorporating as many words from the list as possible. Here are 20 Valentine’s Day books your students will adore.
Respond to Writing Prompts

Provide students with writing prompts tied to Valentine’s Day themes, and encourage them to weave the words from the list into their responses. Here are 10 delightful writing prompts along with free Valentine’s Day writing paper.
Valentine’s Day Word List
Valentine’s Day words that start with A
- admiration
- admire
- adoration
- adore
- affection
- affectionate
- affinity
- allure
- amorous
- amour
- angel
- ardent
- ardor
- arrow
- attraction
Valentine’s Day words that start with B
- baby
- balloons
- be mine
- beau
- beautiful
- beloved
- betrothed
- bewitch
- bighearted
- blessed
- bliss
- bouquet
- bow and arrow
- boyfriend
- bubbly
- butterflies
Valentine’s Day words that start with C
- cake
- candlelight
- candy
- captivate
- card
- care
- caring
- carnation
- celebration
- charmed
- charming
- cherish
- chivalry
- chocolate
- chocolatier
- commitment
- companionship
- compassion
- compatibility
- conversation hearts
- cookies
- couple
- courtship
- crazy
- crush
- cuddle
- cupcake
- Cupid
Valentine’s Day words that start with D
- dance
- darling
- date
- date night
- decorate
- decorations
- desire
- devoted
- devotion
- diamond
- dinner
- doves
Valentine’s Day words that start with E
- embrace
- emotion
- enamored
- enchantment
- endearing
- endearment
- engagement
- envelope
- Eros
- exciting
- expression
Valentine’s Day words that start with F
- family
- February
- feelings
- fiancé
- fiancée
- flame
- flirt
- flirtation
- flowers
- flutter
- fond
- fondness
- fondue
- forever
- forget-me-nots
- fourteenth
- friend
- friendly
- friendship
Valentine’s Day words that start with G
- gentleman
- gift
- girlfriend
- glimmer
- glitter
- greeting card
Valentine’s Day words that start with H
- happiness
- happy
- heart
- heart-shaped
- heartening
- heartfelt
- heartstrings
- heartthrob
- heartwarming
- holiday
- honey
- hug
Valentine’s Day words that start with I
- infatuation
- infectious
- intimacy
- intimate
Valentine’s Day words that start with J
Valentine’s Day words that start with K
Valentine’s Day words that start with L
- lady
- like
- long-stemmed roses
- lovable
- love
- lovebirds
- lovesick
Valentine’s Day words that start with M
- mate
- memories
- moonstruck
- mysterious
Valentine’s Day words that start with N
Valentine’s Day words that start with O
Valentine’s Day words that start with P
- party
- passion
- perfume
- petals
- pink
- poem
- poetry
- presents
- promise
- proposal
Valentine’s Day words that start with Q
Valentine’s Day words that start with R
- red
- relationship
- respect
- ribbons
- ring
- romance
- romantic
- rose
Valentine’s Day words that start with S
- Saint Valentine
- secret admirer
- sentiment
- sentimental
- serenade
- smitten
- smooch
- snuggle
- soulmate
- special
- star-crossed
- steadfast
- suitor
- surprises
- sweet
- sweetheart
- sweets
- swoon
Valentine’s Day words that start with T
- tender
- tenderness
- together
- togetherness
- true love
- trust
- tulips
Valentine’s Day words that start with U
Valentine’s Day words that start with V
Valentine’s Day words that start with W
- warmth
- whisper
- wishes
- wooing
Valentine’s Day words that start with Y
Valentine’s Day words that start with Z
Get our free Valentine’s Day Word List printable!

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