What does Valentine's Day teach children?

On Valentine's Day, we greet loved ones, close friends, family members, siblings, and classmates by sending them cards called valentines. People also surprise their loved ones with chocolates, flowers, and other gifts. It is a holiday that helps children learn how to love and express love towards others .

Can you celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids?

Another reason to celebrate Valentine's Day with your children is that it can be a fun and meaningful way to bond as a family. Whether you exchange handmade cards, bake sweet treats, or spend quality time together, there are many ways to celebrate Valentine's Day that can be enjoyable for children of all ages .

Should you get your kids something for Valentine's Day?

Yes, giving your child a Valentine's Day card or treat is a lovely thing to do . Those who include their children in Valentine's Day tend to go all out on presents and special meals and messages of caring and kindness.

How to make a simple Valentine gift?

How about a pinch pot shaped like a heart for holding jewelry or keys, or a clever wind chime made with heart shaped cookies cutters . And many of these simple ideas are easy enough that the kids can help with a little oversight from an adult.

How do you make a romantic Valentine's Day?

Cute Valentine's Day Ideas Put together a playlist of your favorite love songs, pay a visit to your favorite neighborhood locales (where you had your first date, perhaps?) and regale each other with stories about all the fun memories you've made together.

What is Valentine box for kids?

A Valentine Box is simply a decorated box for kids to hold their Valentine's cards as they collect them from friends at class parties . They are typically homemade and customized to things each child has an interest in.

What do children make for Valentine's Day?

The kids can make anything they want in any color or shape. Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids:Love-Themed Crafts: Create heart-shaped bookmarks, love-themed door hangers, or custom Valentine's cards. Baked Treats: Bake heart-shaped cookies or cupcakes that kids can decorate.

What is the meaning of Valentine for kids?

Valentine's Day is an annual celebration of love, affection, and romance . It's also known as St. Valentine's Day, as it relates to the Christian saint by the same name. The holiday has ancient origins dating back to the Roman Empire, but many of the commercial traditions we take part in today date back to the 1800s.

What is Valentine's Day in simple words?

What is Valentine's Day? St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration . Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.

Create These Sweet Valentine's Day Crafts with Your Kids (2024)

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As any teacher will tell you, Valentine’s Day is a super fun holiday for getting the creative juices flowing. From DIY Valentine's Day cards to the Valentine's Day boxes to put them in, there’s no shortage of Valentine’s Day crafts that the little ones can spend time making. There are so many heart-shaped activities and crafts to create that your that your house will be bursting with red, white, and pink holiday cheer. There are easy creations here for kids of all ages, whether you’re hoping to let your toddler, preschooler, or middle schooler stretch their creativity. Try the heart stamps made out of toilet paper rolls, cute love bug hats that your littlest ones can create with paint and stickers, or fun tote bags decorated with puffy paint.

You can also have them turn their Valentine’s Day treats into a craft by using candy to create a robot or a wreath constructed from candy hearts. Make a few colorful heart-shaped suncatchers, a fingerprint tree, or a heart-shaped rag wreath that you can use year after year to decorate the living room or front door leading up to February 14. Pair one of these ideas with a fun Valentine’s Day game to make the day extra special. These adorable, easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids are a great way to spend some quality time with the ones who are the most special in your life.

Valentine Sneakers

Kids will strut their stuff this Valentine's Day in DIY decorated sneakers with colorful fabric laces.

To make: Use fabric paint to paint hearts on the top and sides of sneakers. Tear a long piece of fabric into thin strips and thread through eyelets.

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Tie Dye Gym Bag

Kids will love making and toting around books or gym clothes in this DIY tie dye bag.

To make: Start by washing a 100% cotton tote bag. While still damp, fold the bag in half. Using a chalk pencil or disappearing pen, draw an exaggerated heart on half of the bag, starting and ending at the fold. Pleat the bag, lining up the heart line (once pleated, the line should be straight). Use a zip tie or rubber band to hold pleats together. Create more pleats along the remaining bag, holding in place with zip ties or rubber bands. Place different color dyes in separate squeeze bottles (you will need as many colors ass pleated sections). Start by squeezing dye on heart section stopping 1/2 inch from the zip tie. Continue dying, using another color between each zip tie. Allow to dry completely, then remove tie.

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Puff Paint Valentines Tote Bag

The little ones will love giving this tote to their dear friends on this February 14.

To make: Use puff paint to draw designs and write a sweet note on a small tote bag. Allow to dry completely.

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Heart-Shaped Rag Wreath

Wrap strips of soft flannel around a heart-shaped foam wreath form to create a soft statement piece that says "I love you!"

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Candy Charcuterie Heart

A candy charcuterie mosaic makes the perfect activity to do with the kids for a family celebration of the holiday! Just don't be surprised if a few pieces turn up missing...

To make: Using a heart-shaped tray, pick out candies in several different Valentine’s Day shades. Sort candies by color and place them into the board one color at a time to create an ombre effect.

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Colored Pencil Vase

Magnify the hues of gifts from the garden with a kaleidoscope of colored pencils hot-glued to a glass vase or jar. Let kids fill a vase with your favorite blossoms (we chose purple and white lilacs, anemone, and privet berry) and tie a bow (we used double-faced satin ribbon) around the bottom.

Paper Airplane Love Notes

Give your Valentine's Day notes a lift. Take an aerial approach to letter writing with pint-size paper airplanes. CL contributing editor Cathe Holden designed this high-flying stationery. All you have to do? Print out a copy of the 8"W x 11"L PDF, jot down a note, then cut off the attached folding instructions and follow them to send your sentiments soaring.

Heart-Shaped Sachets

Freshen up drawers with heart-shaped sachets. Cut two heart shapes out of your favorite fabric, place printed sides facing each other, and sew edges, leaving space to add filling. Then fill with potpourri, stitch up, and enjoy!

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Yarn Flowers

Give yarn an opportunity to bloom. Crafter Lauren De Bellis came up with this genius way to keep vases stocked with fresh flowers—even in winter. The key to creating these allium-like blossoms: pom-pom makers in three different sizes.

Wrap yarn around the tool's arms, then follow the package instructions to make your own buds. Add a dab of hot glue to the end of a thin twig and insert into each pom-pom's center. Hold in place until the glue dries (about 10 seconds) and arrange.

A Taste of Romance

The only thing better than a home-baked sugar cookie that your kids can eat? One that doubles as a love letter. Food-safe markers make it possible. Our recipes for sugar cookies and royal icing make it irresistibly delicious.

Get the recipe.

3D Heart Valentine

These 3D hearts not only look sweet, but they can also be sweet if you fill them up with treats for your kids.

Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.

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Candy Heart Wreath

Even if you don't love the taste of the classic candy hearts, you'll love this rainbow wreath. Your kids can lend a hand picking the colors out and creating the rainbow.

Get the tutorial at Carrie Elle.

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Pink Glitter Slime

What's a holiday without some festive slime these days? Your kids will be obsessed with this hot pink, glittery slime that needs only three ingredients.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.

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