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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In a previous post, I discussed many different ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your kids along with how I really believe that Valentine’s Day does not just have to be for couples. In fact, I do not think it should be. It is a day that we can celebrate love, in general. Love that extends to family and friends. It is a day that we can show children in unique ways that they are seen and loved.
With that said, here are 15+ Valentine’s Day activities that you can do with your littles!
Note: Link to previously mentioned post here: “How to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Kids”
1. “I love you to pieces” Valentine’s Day craft – Little Learning Club (link HERE)
This Valentine’s Day activity could definitely be modified for different ages, and the heart could also be filled with different colors and/or shapes 🙂 This craft also has the benefit of being very inexpensive and simple.
2. Paper Heart Chain – Teach With Me (link HERE)
This craft would be so cute in a homeschool room or bedroom! You could also use your child’s favorite colors to make it personalized for them 🙂
3. Paper Heart Wreath – The Resourceful Mama (link HERE)
Once again, this craft could be personalized and is also very simple and inexpensive 🙂
4. Paper Heart Bouquet – Make and Takes (link HERE)
How cute is this little heart card! Isn’t it fun? I love that you could easily enjoy this craft along with your littles 🙂
5. Valentine’s Day Slime – Little Bins Little Hands (link HERE)
As I may have mentioned before, I am not a big fan of slime recipes, but I thought I’d go ahead and include this little Valentine’s Day activity, anyway. From what I’ve heard, slime can be very fun for littles 🙂
6. Homemade Valentine’s Day Playdough – Gluesticks and Gumbdrops (link HERE)
Along the same vein, here is a playdough recipe that is strawberry scented 🙂 It also has glitter in it which is fun. Playdough creates such a fun and simple activity for littles.
7. Heart-shaped pizzas – We Heart It (link HERE)
Wouldn’t it be cute to do all heart-themed food on Valentine’s Day? With that in mind, here are some heart-shaped pizzas 🙂 There isn’t a recipe with the link, but I’m sure that any pizza recipe could be modified with a couple of cookie cutters.
8. Healthy Heart-shaped Pancakes – Simple Healthy Kitchen (link HERE)
Additionally, here is a healthy protein pancake recipe that also goes along with the heart-shaped food thought 🙂 Though I have not tried this specific pancake recipe (I’d actually like to in the future 😉 ), I figured this idea could also be used on any pancake recipe.
9. “I Love You Because” Printable Valentine’s Day Activity – Mommy Made That (link HERE)
Isn’t this idea sweet? I thought it would be so fun to have your kids fill out this little printable for several members of your family (parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc.). They could also color it at whatever age/maturity they are 🙂
10. Valentine’s Day Writing Tray – Pocket of Preschool (link HERE)
Here’s a more education Valentine’s Day activity for your littles 🙂 You could totally customize it to your child’s specific color preferences, as well.
11. Thumbprint Heart Bookmarks – Crafts for All Seasons (link HERE)
This little thumbprint craft would definitely be a keepsake for years to come! I love the simplicity and sweetness of it.
12. Printable Forest Animal Valentine’s Day Bookmarks – Someday I’ll Learn (link HERE)
Though you really don’t have to do much at all with these printable bookmarks, I thought they were so simple and cute. They are also appropriate for boys or girls which I think is fun.
13. Valentine’s Day Preschool “Name” Bug – From ABCs to ACTs (link HERE)
This Valentine’s Day Activity would be so fun with littles who are learning to spell and/or write their own names 🙂
14. Paper Rose Wreath Valentine’s Day Activity – Easy Peasy and Fun (link HERE)
I love that this craft can be more simple or complex 🙂 It would also look so cute in a schoolroom!
15. Nature Heart Valentine’s Day Craft – Thimble and Twig (link HERE)
This idea is a little different from the others, but I think it’s so neat since it encourages you to get outside and have your kids explore nature 🙂 The possibilities are huge with this one!
16. Plantable Seed Paper Hearts – Thimble and Twig (link HERE)
And, last but not least, aren’t these plantable hearts sweet? I think it’s such a special way to get your littles excited about the spring season coming in not too long. It’d be so exciting for them to finally get to plant them and watch the plants grow 🙂
There you have it! We just took a look at 16 different Valentine’s Day activities that you could do with your kids. I really tried to pull together several different activities that would be fun with a wide range of ages 🙂 There are so many things you can do with your kids around Valentine’s Day, and I sincerely hope that these ideas have inspired your creativity as you embrace this special holiday!
Until next time
