Valentine’s Day is a chance for kids to get creative and share a piece of themselves with the ones they love most. Love can come in many forms and these crafty activities are designed for a variety of skill levels and are customisable to any household items on hand. This Valentine’s Day, encourage little ones to ‘make’ a gift of love.
Bee-mine Valentine Chocolate Wrappers
With a free easy-to-use template, the ‘Bee-Mine’ chocolate wrapper is perfect for sharing. Adaptable to varying sizes of sweets and only a glue stick required, this versatile craft is little one friendly. Kids will ‘bee’ buzzing with joy to create their own special message.
Paper Heart Mobile
Using just paper, scissors, tape and string, the Valentine’s ‘Paper Heart Mobile’ offers children a whimsical activity that can be shaped to their heart's content. The size, style, and colour options are endless, perfect for putting love on display.
Handprint Flowers
Who doesn’t want flowers on Valentine’s Day? Even better, these ‘Handprint Flowers’ are a creative way for children to add a personal touch, with thoughtfulness that will last a lifetime. This example includes fun bits like pipe cleaners and paddle pops, but here it’s the idea that counts with paper and pencils able to achieve a similar effect.
Heart Shaped Animals
Lions, dogs, and bunnies oh my! The ‘Heart Shaped Animals’ craft is an adorable way for kids to share their favourite animal with loved ones. Older children may follow a step-by-step tutorial, or adults can prepare cut-outs in advance for young ones. This DIY could serve as an individual activity or double as an exciting Valentine’s Day card.
Friendship Rocks for Valentine's
Go on an adventure this Valentine’s Day! Be it in the backyard or at the park, rock hunting is a great way to get kids outdoors and inspire play. Grab some paint or even just markers and they can make each rock their own. Designed as fun with friends, a ‘Valentine’s Day Rock’ is a great way to exchange creativity and keep a part of a child’s loved ones with them.
Dino-mite Valentine
Crafting can help children express themselves, and making things is a great way to boost self-esteem whilst doing something kind for others. If you're looking for more ways to celebrate love and teach kids about the importance of caring and sharing, check our list of Heartwarming Children's Books to Read this Valentine’s Day.
