Kick off Valentine’s Day fun with this Soccer Valentine Mailbox classroom craft that’s a total win for sports-loving kids.
This hands-on project lets students create their own soccer-themed mailbox while getting excited about exchanging valentines.
It’s easy to assemble and full of playful details that make it feel special.
Whether for a classroom party or a school celebration, this craft scores big on creativity.
Soccer Valentine Box for the Classroom
Valentine mailbox classroom crafts are about more than paper and glue—they’re about connection and creativity. Each mailbox gives kids a chance to express their personality while celebrating friendship and kindness.
These projects build excitement for sharing thoughtful notes and handmade love. Best of all, Valentine mailbox crafts create meaningful moments kids remember long after the classroom party ends.
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Soccer Ball Box Supplies
- Cereal Box, 12 oz. size – Recycled
- Colored Cardstock – White, Bright Green, Medium Green
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Black Marker – Dollar Store
- White Paint Pen – Dollar Store
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- SOCCER PATTERNS download from the bottom of the post
Soccer Valentine Box Craft Directions
Using scissors, remove the flaps from the four sides of the cardboard cereal box.
The height of the 12 oz. box matches up perfectly with 8.5” by 11” cardstock. Measure and cut two rectangles 2.75” wide by 11” tall from a piece of medium green cardstock, then cut out with scissors.
Fit a second piece of medium green cardstock across the front of the box and carefully fold the right side and left side, then firmly crease the cardstock.
TIP: You can also use Kunin Felt Craft Cuts, craft foam, or construction paper to complete this project.
Attach the folded piece of medium green cardstock to the front of the box with a glue gun and glue sticks, then secure the folded sections to the sides of the box. Glue the two rectangles of medium green cardstock to the right and left sides of the box.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Download and print the SOCCER VALENTINE MAILBOX PATTERNS at the bottom of this post onto white cardstock. Color in the sections of the soccer ball marked by an “X” with a black marker.
Draw a tight cross hatch pattern on the three sections of the soccer net with a black marker.
Cut out the soccer ball and net patterns with scissors, cutting just outside the lines to create a clean finished project.
Flip the soccer net over and draw the pipe and net patterns on the pattern with a black marker. Since the net will be folded, the sides will be visible from both sides.
Cut out the three heart patterns with scissors. Trace the heart patterns twice onto bright green cardstock with a pencil. Cut out the heart patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.
Dry fit the soccer ball and net onto the front of the box. Draw the soccer field lines on the box using a white paint pen. Use the photo for accurate placement.
Attach the soccer ball and the net to the box using a glue gun and glue sticks. Use the photo for accurate placement. Glue the bright green hearts to the front and sides of the box.
To finish, add your child’s name (and soccer number) to the mailbox using letter stickers or a marker before taking it into the classroom.
Soccer Ball Valentine Mailbox Craft
Once complete, these soccer Valentine mailboxes are ready to collect cards, notes, and sweet treats from teammates and friends. Kids will love using their handmade mailboxes during the Valentine exchange.
The craft encourages pride, creativity, and a little friendly classroom fun. It’s a festive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while keeping kids engaged and smiling.
More Valentine Mailbox Crafts
Add a little sparkle to Valentine’s Day with this Unicorn Valentine Mailbox classroom craft that’s full of color and imagination. Students will love creating their own magical mailbox, complete with bright details and a rainbow mane. It’s a fun way to kick off Valentine exchanges with creativity and excitement.
This Dinosaur Valentine Mailbox craft is a playful way for kids to collect valentines while showing off their love for all things prehistoric. With bright colors, simple shapes, and plenty of room for imagination, this project is easy for little hands to make. It’s a hands-on craft that turns Valentine exchanges into an activity kids will remember.
The anticipation and excitement of Valentine’s Day was always so much fun as a classroom teacher and as a mom. This Owl Valentine’s Day Box is super creative, festive, and perfect for boys and girls of all ages!
Decorating gifts, boxes and tags is such a blast when it gets themed to match a friend’s passion. I have a friend who is a TOTAL Swiftie so I made this DIY Taylor Swift Valentine Box and Bracelet Tag for her for Valentine’s Day! I can’t wait to share with you how I did it because it was SUPER simple and so much fun.
Valentine’s Day gets an extra dose of cuteness with this Hello Kitty Valentine Mailbox classroom craft. Kids will love creating their own adorable mailbox inspired by one of the most recognizable characters of all time. This craft is simple enough for little hands with printable patterns, while creating a special and exciting craft project in the classroom.
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Additional Valentine Inspiration
Making cereal mixes and treats is my jam. Cupid Crunch Snack Mix Recipe is super easy to whip together and perfect to do with kids. Getting ready for celebration all things Valentine’s Day means sweet treats and dreaming about love. Let’s make this delicious recipe and talk about ways to use the free Valentine party printables too!
These 24 Free Valentine’s Day Printables Activities are great to print out and do as stand alone projects or printed together to make an adorable book of fun. I love when you set the PDF to print four to a page because it allows you to create a mini book of free Valentine activities that will fit easily into an envelope to mail.
Cheers to spreading kindness for Valentine’s Day (and all the days)! Every one loves a good snowman soup recipe with a free snowman soup printable label. It is super for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, classmates, friends and delivery drivers alike. Make it with a packet of hot cocoa or a huge batch of a homemade mix. This Snowman Soup Poem Valentine Free Printable is the perfect little addition to some hot cocoa and goodies to create a darling and sweet Valentine’s Day gift.
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Soccer Ball Valentine Mailbox Patterns
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XO,
Laura