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.
This project is simple enough for classroom crafting while still feeling extra special.
It’s a fun way to kick off Valentine exchanges with creativity and excitement.
Unicorn Valentine Box for the Classroom
Valentine mailbox classroom crafts are a hands-on way to make Valentine’s Day meaningful for students. These projects help children practice fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Mailbox crafts also build excitement for exchanging Valentines and thoughtful messages. They’re an easy, engaging activity that fits perfectly into classroom parties and seasonal learning.
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Unicorn Box Supplies
- Cereal Box, 12 oz. size – Recycled
- Gold Glitter Glue – Dollar Store
- Colored Cardstock – Black, White, Light Pink, Medium Pink, Orange, Yellow, Bright Green, Blue, Lavender
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- UNICORN PATTERNS download from the bottom of the post
Unicorn 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 white cardstock, then cut out with scissors. Fit a second piece of white 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 white 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 white 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, print, and cut out the UNICORN PATTERNS at the bottom of this post. Trace the muzzle once and inner ears twice onto medium pink cardstock, the horn once onto yellow cardstock, the outer ears twice onto white cardstock, the closed eyes twice onto black cardstock, and the cheeks twice and the nostrils twice onto light pink cardstock with a pencil.
Cut out all the traced patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.
Using scissors, cut two rectangles approximately 1” wide by 5”-6” long from medium pink, orange, yellow, bright green, blue, and lavender cardstock for the unicorn mane.
Attach the inner ears to the outer ears, and the nostrils to the muzzle with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the muzzle to the bottom edge of the box and the horn to the top center. Attach the ears to either side of the horn (overlapping if necessary), cheeks just above the muzzle, and the closed eyes just above the cheeks. Use the photo for accurate placement.
Starting with a lavender strip at the top, fold over a one-half inch section and attach to the side of the box with a glue gun and glue sticks. Continue to fold and glue the additional rainbow colored sections of the unicorn’s mane to the side of the box, until complete. Trim any long sections with scissors.
Outline the unicorn’s horn with gold glitter glue, and then set it aside and allow it to dry.
To finish, add your child’s name to the mailbox using letter stickers or a marker before taking it into the classroom.
Unicorn Box Classroom Craft
Once finished, these unicorn Valentine mailboxes are ready to collect cards, kind notes, and sweet surprises from classmates. Kids will beam with pride using a mailbox they made themselves.
The craft encourages creativity while adding a festive touch to the classroom celebration. It’s a magical keepsake that makes Valentine’s Day even more memorable.
More Valentine Mailbox Crafts
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.
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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.
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 Crafts & Printables
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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Unicorn Valentine Mailbox Patterns
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XO,
Laura