30 Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities for Kids (with Printable List!) (2024)

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Valentine’s Day activities for kids including Valentine art projects, baking ideas and books for celebrating love & friendship.

Updated December 2023

It’s almost February! And you know what that means, right? It’s time to start thinking about homemade valentines and Valentine’s Day crafts!

If you haven’t already, that is.

We get started including hearts in our creative making and playing on the early side. Sometimes a full month in advance, because, well, HEARTS!

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So here you go!

A whole month of Valentine crafts and activities for kids, including heart art, craft projects, handmade gifts, Valentine treats, books about Valentine’s Day, and more!

Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

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5 Heart Art Projects

There’s always simply drawing, collaging, or painting on heart-shaped paper, but here are some more elaborate heart art activities.

1.Make Blot Art Hearts

2. Suncatcher Heartstrings with Melted Crayon Hearts

3. Coffee Filter Hearts for the Window

4. Papel Picado

5. Faux Stained-Glass Valentines with Black Glue

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5 Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids

6. The Best Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

7. Make a DIY Valentine’s Box

8. Make a Valentine’s Day Garland

9. DIY Heart Crowns

10. 11 Easy Valentine Crafts for Toddlers

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5 Homemade Valentines Kids Can Make

11. DIY Valentines for Kids with Cardboard Hearts

12. Glitter Rock Valentines

13. 12 Homemade Valentines Cards for Kids

14. Fun and Easy Painting Valentines for Toddlers

15. Easy Foil Heart Valentines

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5 Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

16. Decorate for Valentine’s Day!

17. Set up a Valentine Themed Sensory Bin!

18. The Best Books and Crafts for Valentine’s Day

19. Try an Interactive Heart Drawing Activity

20. Paint a Map of Your Heart

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5 Homemade Gifts for Valentine’s Day

21. Make Clay Hearts

22. Melt Beads to Make Suncatcher Hearts

23. Make Sharpie Tie Dye Pillows

24. Decoupaged Heart Rocks

25. Clay Coil Hearts

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4 Valentine’s Day Baking Activities

You can cook just about anything in a heart shape, right?

26. Heart-Shaped Cherry Hand Pies

27. Make Cranberry Oatmeal Heart Cookies

28. Decorate Valentine Sugar Cookies

29. Make Peanut Butter Cups in Heart Molds

30.And don’t forget to head to the library and check out somebooks about Valentine’s Day. Need some suggestions? Check out our even bigger list of favorites!

Would you like a printable version of 30 Valentine Activities for Kids to hang on your fridge?

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Want even more creative ideas?

Check out our Hearts Activities pack!

We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!

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FAQs

30 Valentine's Day Crafts and Activities for Kids (with Printable List!)? ›

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 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 teach kids about Valentine's Day? ›

Describe the day as one of sharing love for all people, not just romantic interests. Remind the child that gifts can come in other ways besides being wrapped, and that love can be shown through acts of kindness or words of encouragement–not only in gifts or candy.

What is Valentine Day for kids? ›

Valentine's Day is a holiday that people celebrate on February 14. It is also called Saint Valentine's Day. On Valentine's Day people greet loved ones, close friends, family members, and classmates by sending them cards called valentines. People also give candy, flowers, and other gifts to loved ones.

What item makes the most money from Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine cards

According to a report by the Greeting Card Association, Valentine's Day is the second-largest greeting card occasion in the United States, after Christmas. A survey by Statista found that in 2023, 43% of Americans planned to purchase greeting cards for Valentine's Day.

What are the three most common gifts during Valentine's Day? ›

What are the most popular gifts to send for Valentine's Day?
  • Flowers & Chocolates. ...
  • Cook a Romantic Dinner Together. ...
  • Treasure Hunt. ...
  • Couples Activity. ...
  • Make Your Own Card.

What can I make my crush for Valentine's Day? ›

Fortune cookies filled with romantic messages are a unique and reliable option to please your love. Other ideas are red velvet muffins/cupcakes, artisanal truffles, chocolate coated nuts, heart-shaped chocolates and cookies or just about anything that would imply Valentine's Day.

What do children make for Valentine's day? ›

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. Photo Memory Book: Create a small scrapbook filled with photos and fun memories.

What do schools do for Valentine's day? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  • Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  • Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  • Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  • Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  • Make a heart collage. ...
  • Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  • Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  • Do a crystal heart science experiment.
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What is St. Valentine for kids? ›

Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, is a cherished holiday celebrated worldwide on February 14th. It's a day dedicated to expressing love and affection towards loved ones, close friends, family members, and classmates.

Do you get 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. "We have little presents and special dinner," says Stephanie M. "My little boy calls it Love Day."

What are some popular Valentine Day gifts? ›

What are the most popular gifts to send for Valentine's Day?
  • Flowers & Chocolates. ...
  • Cook a Romantic Dinner Together. ...
  • Treasure Hunt. ...
  • Couples Activity. ...
  • Make Your Own Card.

How to make Valentine's Day special? ›

Here are 14 ideas to help make this Valentine's Day extra special!
  1. Make a Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board. ...
  2. Send Valentines. ...
  3. Decorate in Hearts. ...
  4. Create a Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  5. Have a Valentine's Day Photo Shoot. ...
  6. Surprise Your Kids with Love Notes. ...
  7. Put Up a Valentine's Day Tree. ...
  8. Break a Heart-Shaped Piñata.

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