Make February extra fun in your classroom with this engaging Valentine’s Day Word Scramble activity. Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL learners, as well as general education students, this printable resource encourages vocabulary building, spelling practice, and critical thinking. Use it for Valentine’s Day classroom parties, small group lessons, literacy centers, or as a fun warm-up activity during the month of February.
Students must use the letters from Valentine's Day, Kisses and Hugs, February Fourteenth, and Love Is In The Air to create as many new words as possible. Each letter can only be used once per word. This fun challenge motivates students to think creatively, apply their vocabulary knowledge, and compete in a lighthearted way.
What’s Included
- Valentine’s Day Word Scramble
- Kisses and Hugs Word Scramble
- February Fourteenth Word Scramble
- Love Is In The Air Word Scramble
- Both color and black & white printing options
How to Use
Simply print the scrambles and decide how you’d like to play. Students can complete the activity individually, work in pairs, or compete in small groups. Make it a timed challenge, give prizes to the winner, or use the activity for morning work or early finishers. For tactile learners, pair it with letter tiles (like Scrabble® pieces) for an interactive literacy center.
Why Teachers Love It
- Fun and festive activity for Valentine’s Day celebrations
- Encourages creative vocabulary practice and spelling skills
- Engages all English levels—from elementary students to adult ESL learners
- Low-prep and reusable year after year
- Perfect for ESL classrooms, literacy centers, and holiday parties
Pair It With
For even more seasonal fun, pair this activity with my Valentine’s Day Vocabulary Flashcards to reinforce holiday-themed vocabulary through games, speaking, and writing practice.