Simple Valentine’s Day Activities to do with the Kiddos
Holidays can be lots of fun with kids! They provide opportunities to be creative, while also spending time together. One of my daughters’ favorite holidays is Valentine’s Day. Mostly because she loves hearts and she loves the color pink. :) So I came up with a few SIMPLE and fun ways to celebrate the day, that involves the kiddos and allows their creativity to shine through. I’m sharing these four (because, let's face it - who has time for more?) activities that you can do with kids of all ages!
(*Note: Any use of a scissors should be done by an adult or under an adult’s supervision)
1.) Heart Walk
Take a stroll through your neighborhood, local nature trail, or even your house if you’d like - and pick out (or just take a picture of) anything shaped like a heart. Maybe time yourselves and see who can find the most during your walk. You’ll discover there are more out there than you realize. I often see leaves or rocks shaped like hearts when I’m out for a walk, and it makes me smile. Try it out with the family!
2.) String of hearts
Cut out several heart shapes using colored construction paper of your choice. To make it easier, you can cut out one, then use that to trace more. Once they’re all cut out - write a name on each heart. It can be family members, friends, or whoever you want. Once you’re done, flip over to the other side and write one thing you love about that person. Kids often get excited to share these things. Then use a hole punch on one corner of the heart. Lastly, use a piece of string of any sort to string through the hole on each heart, and hang it up somewhere in your house where you’ll see it. This provides a great gratitude practice as well.
3.) 3-D Heart card
Anyone else remember making 3-D pop up cards in elementary school? I always thought those were so fun to make. You can easily make your own version with your kids! I’ve attached a photo of the steps in creating one. The whole card took us less than 10 minutes to make. Simply start by taking a piece of construction paper and folding it in half ‘hamburger’ style. Then you will cut two slits, about 1-2 inches apart, and 2 inches in, along the outer edge that’s folded (as pictured). Next, you will open up the card and push the cut part through so it folds the opposite way inside. Then you can cut out a heart shape from another piece of paper and attach it to the ‘pop up’ part inside, using glue or tape. You can then decorate the outside, and even attach a heart to cover up the part that’s cut out on the side if you prefer. Write a message inside, and you’re all set. Have the kids color inside and/or sign their names and give this sweet homemade card to a loved one. They will surely appreciate it!
4.) Valentine’s coloring page
I designed a coloring page for you to download and print out as many copies as you’d like. Color with your kiddos, and hang them up on the fridge or send to a loved one!
Click here: Valentine's Coloring Page
I hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day, and if you happen to try any of these out - please let me know below how they turned out! Happy crafting!
