The really special thing about these crafts is the time you spend together. Photo courtesy of the Franklin Park Library

Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

1. Craft With Love 

Does your little one love to craft? Set up an epic craft date to show her just how much you love her. The possibilities are endless—use doilies to create unique prints and make t-shirts, transform conversation hearts into magnets with a drop of glue, or add a little light to the day by making these adorable votives.

2. 14 Days of Love Notes

This is one tradition that is easy enough to stick to year after year and create a tradition. All this super simple Valentine’s Day activity requires is writing something you love about your child on a paper heart and taping it to their door each day in February. By Valentine's Day, their door will be covered with love.

3. Set Up a Photo Shoot 

Capture some priceless memories by setting up a Valentine’s Day photo shoot. Whether you are capturing your love for your children or a sweet moment between siblings, a few photo props, an easy DIY backdrop, or red and pink outfits are all you need. Document your love for each other, and treasure it for years to come.  

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Nothing says "I love you!" like slime! Photo courtesy of Michael's

4. Make Some ValenSlime 

Will you be my ValenSlime? For kids of a certain age, slime is truly their love language. Whip up a batch of one of these simple slime recipes. For a true multi-sensory experience, add some red or pink coloring, sparkles, or rose scent. This also makes a great non-candy Valentine's Day gift.

5. Create a Valentine Sensory Bin

Busy toddlers love a good sensory bin! These sensory experiences provide little hands with a safe way to explore different textures and materials. From strawberry-scented rice to this Find the Hearts sensory bin, Valentine sensory bins are a great way to show your preschooler just how much you love them. 

6. Secret Cupid 

Secret Cupid is just like Secret Santa, but with a Valentine’s Day twist. A week or so before Valentine’s Day, write the names of everyone who wants to take part on a piece of paper, and have each person pick a name out of a hat. Each day for the week leading up to the holiday, leave your Secret Cupid a little gift. You can set a price limit and purchase small items such as chocolate or flowers, or keep things simple this year by writing love poems or leaving handmade cards.

7. Love Yourself with a DIY Spa Day 

Spend the day pampering yourself—you are worth it! Make this Valentine's Day extra special by lighting scented candles, setting up a manicure table (to paint your nails red, of course), and making some of your favorite bath products from scratch. Use silicone heart molds to create these bath bombs. And this conversation hearts sugar scrub will bring your Valentine’s Day Spa to the next level.

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Make the night extra sweet by whipping up a batch of Valentine’s Day Popcorn. Photo courtesy of Two Sisters Crafting

8. Family Movie Night

What could be sweeter than snuggling up on the sofa with your loved ones? Gnomeo and Juliet, The Princess Bride, Enchanted, and Shrek are just romantic enough (but not too romantic!) for the entire family. Make the night extra sweet by whipping up a batch of Valentine’s Day Popcorn. 

9. Valentine’s Day STEM Projects 

Ever wonder why Cupid’s arrow soars through the air? Make a Cupid’s Balloon Rocket and find out! Observe the crystallization process by making your own rock candy, or engineer structures with paper hearts.  Encourage a love of learning by setting up a variety of fun Valentine’s Day STEM projects to test out.

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Red, white, and pink plus loads of hearts everywhere makes for a festive house. Photo by Ally Noel

10. Decorate the House

Pick a room, any room! It’s February, celebrate all month long by decorating any room (or rooms) in your home for Valentine’s Day. These beautiful homemade decorations will add a festive touch to just about any space. Why should Christmas get all the good decor?

11. Make Homemade Valentines 

There’s nothing quite like a homemade Valentine. Younger kids can make these easy Valentine’s Day cards, while older kids can spend some time writing a heartfelt message to loved ones. If you need a little motivation, check out these great tips on how to get started. 

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Pinkies up, it's time for tea. Photo by Ally Noel

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12. Have a Tea Party 

Pinkies up! Tea doesn’t have to be just for two this Valentine’s Day. Set a lovely table with doilies and homemade hearts, make some decadent heart-shaped tea sandwiches, and get all dressed up in your Valentine’s Day finest to celebrate the day with loved ones. Gear the festivities to younger kids by using a toy tea set and serving pink lemonade. For a warm drink, try making a vanilla cinnamon steamer.