{"id":2133,"date":"2014-02-03T14:50:46","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T14:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:17:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T15:17:15","slug":"make-your-middle-school-valentines-day-dance-the-best-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/make-your-middle-school-valentines-day-dance-the-best-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Middle School Valentine\u2019s Day Dance the Best Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Need some new decorating and organizing ideas for your middle school Valentine\u2019s Day dance? Use these ideas to throw an exciting dance that your middle school students will remember for a long time. <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Decorations<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Think pink (and red) for your Valentine\u2019s Day dance decorations, and don\u2019t forget to throw in some white decorations to soften the effect. Stock up on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Decorations\/Decorating-Supplies\/Crepe\/500-ft-Decorating-Crepe-Streamers\">streamers<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Decorations\/balloons\/Foil\/Valentine-Day-Balloon-Bouquet\">balloon bouquets<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=heart%20cutout&amp;cr=on\">heart cutouts<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=heart%20stickers&amp;cr=on\">stickers<\/a> in various shades of red and pink to create colorful dance your middle school students will love.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adding some unique pieces to your d\u00e9cor can make your dance even more memorable. We love this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/Party-Themes\/Garden-Floral\/Decorating-Essentials\/Tulip-Iris-and-Daffodil-Mixed-Bush\">mixed floral arrangement<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Decorations\/classroom-decorations\/Seasonal-Decorations\/Valentines-Day-Door-Cover\">door cover<\/a>, and using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=curtains&amp;cr=on\">curtains<\/a> in archways and entryways.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Tables<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your doorways, walls, and windows decorated, don\u2019t forget to dress up your tables, too. Sprinkle <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/Decorating-Supplies\/Confetti\/Cupids-and-Hearts-Confetti\">cupid\/heart confetti<\/a> over each table. Place a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=valentine%20centerpieces&amp;cr=on\">centerpiece<\/a> in the middle, string some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Decorations\/Decorating-Supplies\/Lighting\/Mini-Lights-25-Long\">mini lights<\/a> along the edge, and complete the look with red, white, and pink <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=tableware&amp;cr=on\">tableware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Food<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sweet treats are synonymous with Valentine\u2019s Day. Set up a dessert table with heart-shaped cookies, chocolate fondue and strawberries, and assorted bars. We also love this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/Holiday-Parties\/Valentines-day\/Table-Accessories\/Pink-Cupcake-Tree\">pink cupcake tree<\/a>. You can use it as the focal point of your dessert table.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Favors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>End your Valentine\u2019s Day dance with favors your students can take home. Choose one of these fun ideas: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Events\/School-Carnival\/Toys-and-Games\/Heart-Beads\">heart-shaped beads<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=heart%20balloons&amp;cr=on\">heart balloons<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/Catering-Supplies\/Sweets-and-Treats\/Chocolates\/Chocolate-Hearts\">chocolate hearts<\/a>. And we found these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnpartystore.com\/Party-Supplies\/Toys-and-Fun-Stuff\/Plush-Ribbon-Bears\">plush ribbon bears<\/a> that also make fun favor ideas. You could even raffle them off during the dance!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=valentine&amp;cr=on\">Shop for more Valentine\u2019s Day ideas now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some new decorating and organizing ideas for your middle school Valentine\u2019s Day dance? 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