Valentine's Day

20 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

If you have kids like mine, my girls in particular, then they are wanting to do a craft everyday, they think every (small) holiday is major and needs a crafts and gifts and all that. That means we have to do Valentine’s Day crafts. I am more of a let’s decorate and do crafts for holidays that last longer than the time it takes to eat the chocolates, like Easter. I’m all over making Easter toilet roll bunnies, and digging out paint. I had to enlist in some help when it came to making this list of 20 things to make and do with your kids.

P.S. If you aren’t a crafty mom, scroll down… I’ve got you covered!

20 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

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Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts in Under 15 Minutes | Easy DIY Valentines to Make with Kids | Washi Tape Bubble Valentines | Playing With the Queen of Hearts Garland

Long Distance Hug on Valentine’s Day | Fingerprint Heart Keyring | DIY Valentine’s Day Button Vase | Printable Valentine’s Day Card + Make Your Own Crayons Gift Pack

Not a crafty mom?

There is still plenty of time to head over to Amazon and get your Prime shopping on too if everything in a box crafts are more your style – no judging here, they tend to be more my style too! I found these cute little kits that are fun, everything in a kit, and look really nice, like surprise a parent with them, nice.

Magic Color Scratch Hearts

Glitter Foam Mosaic Heart Coaster Kits

Heart Hedgehog Hanging Foam Decoration Kits

Mini Heart Shaped Porcelain Dishes

What are your go to Valentine activities to do with your kids?

Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

by Ashley Mullen

There are some school with crazy restrictions on what can and can’t come into the school, I completely get it, allergies are no joke. I wanted to share some great ideas for non-candy Valentine’s that your kids can take to school, to co-op, party or where ever they may be taking Valentine’s to school. Maybe to homeschool co-op.

Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Kids to Take to School

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We aren’t all Pinterest moms, but some of you are, and you are talented! I love the ease of these Valentines that you and your kids can put together together and take to school, or co-op or where ever to hand out to their friends.

Scroll down for Amazon Prime mom ideas. I know you’re thinking it.

Finger Paint Valentine | U R A Winner Valentine – Free Silhouette Files and Printable PDF | Cupid’s Heart Glow Stick Valentines | Valentine’s Day Poppers

You’re the Write Stuff Valentine | Printable Valentine’s Yo Yo Card | EOS Lip Balm Valentine’s Day Card | Dino Valentine with Printable | Heart Soap Valentine’s with Printable

Or if you are more of an Amazon Prime mom…. like I tend to lend more toward. I found some great classroom sets! Classroom sets means that you don’t have to make sure to find the same amount of the same pencils, or run around trying to find more.
Valentine’s Day Pre-Filled Favor Cups

Bulk Valentine Themed Assortment Pack for Classroom

36 Packs Valentine’s Day Sticker Mini Gift Boxes

Valentine’s Day Pre-Filled Favor Gift Bags

Valentine Puzzle Ring Favors with Cards

Valentine’s Day Pre-Filled Favor Gift Bag

I am secretly, not so secretly love that I don’t have to do this with my kids, no classroom nor co-op here. Just chocolate to share with each other at home.

What are your go to Valentine treats for your littles to take to school?

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

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We are book lovers at heart, we’re also reading some Groundhog Day books.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! – Each valentine is made to represent what he loves most about each of his friends.

Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day Is Cool – Pete the Cat thinks Valentine’s Day isn’t cool . . . until he realizes how many special cats there are in his life!

Llama Llama I Love You – Little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! – This lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine’s Day. She’s swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!

Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart – Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is.

A Charlie Brown Valentine – Charlie Brown is excited about Valentine’s Day – it’s the perfect excuse to finally talk to the Little Red-Haired Girl!

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine – Junie B. calls it Valentime’s Day, and she can’t wait to see all the valentimes she’ll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway?

Little Critter: Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter! – Little Critter’s class is celebrating! They’re decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making mailboxes.

Because The Berenstain Bears are my favorite books I had to include these Valentines books too:

The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Party – It’s Valentine’s Day at the Bear Country School, and Teacher Jane’s class is having a party! This is a fun lift-the-flap story.

The Berenstain Bears’ Funny Valentine – It’s Valentine’s Day and Sister has a special card for a cub named Billy. But when Billy ends up having a special card for Sister, the tables are turned.

What are your favorite books to read leading up to February 14th?

Pick up one or two of your favorite books to read during the first two weeks of February, leading up to February 14th.

Valentine’s Day Craft Round Up

by Ashley Mullen

Valentine’s Day is coming up pretty quickly. While it is the day of love, each year on February 14^th, many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” I have a Valentine’s Day craft round up from some great bloggers. Crafts for young and old alike. All prefect for giving to your special someone.