February 14th is just around the corner. And you know what that means– Valentine’s Day! This day celebrates love and affection in all its forms. So, why not get the kids involved? From heart-shaped cards to creative crafts check out these list of activities to keep your little ones entertained as we approach the day of love.
- Heart-shaped cards are a staple when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but you can get your kids to up their card making game. Try this heart symmetry painting, cut a piece of chart paper into the shape of a heart, fold it in half and then open it. Have your child add splotches of different coloured paints on one side and fold the card again and press. Open to see a one-of-a-kind artwork that doubles as a card.
- You know how kids love to collect rocks and pebbles, combine that with Valentine’s Day for this next activity. Have your little one go out and pick some smooth rocks, wash them clean, and allow them to dry. Apply glue on the rock in the shape of hearts, stars, etc. Have your child apply glitter or sequins in different colours where the glue is and shake of the excess to create a sparkly shape on the rock. You could also cut out fabric in the shape of hearts and have them stick it on the rock, this is a great way to upcycle old clothes and create something special.
- Valentine’s Day calls for sweet treats. So why not bake something with your kids. Heart shaped cookies are a great idea. Your child can help you make the cookies and also decorate it with everything from colored sprinkles to pink and red icing. Another idea is to get heart shaped molds and make chocolates together, check out this easy recipe. Place the chocolates in little pouches and tie a ribbon around it to gift to loved ones.
- Here comes the sun, why not make a Valentine’s Day inspired sun catcher with your child. All you need is a clear cellophane sheet, coloured cellophane, coloured chart paper and the craft must-haves glitter, sequins and glue. Cut out the outline of a heart on the chart paper and stick it on the clear sheet and remove the excess clear sheet to make a transparent heart. Cut out smaller hearts out of the coloured cellophane. Let your child stick the cutouts on the transparent heart and sprinkle glitter and sequins here and there. Place the finished product against the window and you have yourselves a sun catcher.
- Check out these heart-shaped bookmarks. This is basic origami and you can use red or pink chart paper (maybe, even newspaper) and make a few. Gather some sketch pens, stickers, glue, sequins etc and have your little ones decorate the bookmarks. Finally, help them write little messages on it for their friends or loved ones.
Not only are all of the activities mentioned above fun and interactive for the entire family, your little one can hand out the final products to loved ones on Valentine’s Day to show them their love and appreciation.