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10 Easy & Fun Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

Valentine's Day is a wonderful time to get crafty with your little ones! It's a chance to express love and creativity through simple, fun activities. At The Crafty Case Company, we're all about encouraging screen-free fun, so we've put together 10 easy Valentine's Day craft ideas perfect for children aged 2-8, using materials you probably already have at home.


1. Handprint/Footprint Valentine's Cards (Templates available to buy here for easy printing at home!)


  • What you'll need: Paint (washable, non-toxic), paper, optional embellishments (glitter, markers). You can buy our easy to use printable templates at the link above or click the product below to make your life that bit easier.



  • How to: Simply paint your child's hand or foot and press it onto the paper. Once dry, you can turn the prints into hearts, butterflies, or other Valentine's Day themed shapes.


  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, sensory exploration (the feel of the paint), hand-eye coordination.


  • Sensory Tip: Talk about the texture of the paint – is it smooth, sticky, cool? Discuss the colours and how they mix.


2. Paper Plate Hearts



  • What you'll need: Paper plates, paint, scissors (for older children), glue, glitter (optional).


  • How to: Cut the paper plate in half and then cut a curved shape to make a heart. Decorate with paint, glitter, or other materials. Or cut a heart shape out the middle of the plate. These are two options for different ages.


  • Skills Developed: Scissor skills (for cutting), fine motor skills (painting, gluing), creativity.


  • Sensory Tip For Parents: Explore the texture of the paper plate – is it smooth or rough? Discuss the different colours of paint.


3. Tissue Paper Heart Collage

Tissue Paper Valentines Day Hearts
Tissue Paper Valentines Day Hearts
  • What you'll need: Tissue paper (various colours), glue, cardstock or paper.


  • How to: Tear or cut the tissue paper into small pieces. Glue them onto the cardstock in the shape of a heart.


  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills (tearing, gluing), sensory exploration (the crinkly sound and soft texture of tissue paper), colour recognition.


  • Sensory Tip: Crumple the tissue paper in your hands and listen to the sounds it makes. Feel how soft and delicate it is.


4. Heart Shaped Crayon Rubbings


  • What you'll need: Crayons, paper, heart shaped objects (cookie cutters, stencils).


  • How to: Place a heart shaped object under a piece of paper. Rub the side of a crayon over the paper to reveal the heart shape.


  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, colour recognition.


  • Sensory Tip: Feel the texture of the paper and the crayons. Notice how the crayon feels as you rub it across the paper.


5. Love Bug Craft (2 ways)


Love Bug Toilet Roll Craft
Love Bug Toilet Roll Craft

  • What you'll need: Toilet paper rolls, paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, glue.


  • How to: Paint the toilet paper roll. Add googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae. Draw on a smile.


  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination.


  • Sensory Tip: Feel the texture of the cardboard roll. Discuss the different textures of the googly eyes and pipe cleaners.


Or:


  • What you'll need: Black and Red Card, Scissors and glue


  • How to: Adults Pre cut the shapes out and ask the children to stick them together. If you have older children you could draw the lines for the shapes and ask them to cut them out.


Love Bug with Paper
Love Bug with Paper

6. Heart Garland


  • What you'll need: Coloured paper, scissors, string or yarn.

  • How to: Fold paper in half and cut out half a heart shape (when unfolded, you'll have a symmetrical heart). String the hearts together to create a garland.

  • Skills Developed: Scissor skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination.

  • Sensory Tip: Feel the texture of the paper. Discuss the different colours.


7. Fingerprint Heart Art ( 2 ways)

Or two fingers to make hearts
Or two fingers to make hearts
With a template of a heart for a neat line
With a template of a heart for a neat line
  • What you’ll need: Paper, ink pads or paint.

  • How to: Dip fingertips into ink or paint and create heart shapes by pressing fingerprints together. Or use a heart stencil and get your little ones to cover the heart with lots of red and pink coloured dots. The first option is better for older kids, the second is better for younger kids.

  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory exploration.

  • Sensory Tip: Discuss the feel of the ink or paint on their fingers.


8. Paper Chain Hearts


  • What you'll need: Coloured paper, scissors, glue or tape.

  • How to: Cut strips of paper. Fold a strip in half and cut half a heart. Open the heart up. Loop the strips together and glue or tape to create a chain.

  • Skills Developed: Scissor skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination.

  • Sensory Tip: Feel the texture of the paper.


9. Sticking Heart Collage


  • What you'll need: Paper, different textured materials (felt, fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons).

  • How to: Cut out a large heart shape on paper. Provide different textured materials for children to stick onto the heart.

  • Skills Developed: Fine motor skills, sensory exploration, creativity.

  • Sensory Tip: Discuss the different textures of the materials.


10. Heart Shaped Sensory Bags


  • What you'll need: Clear zip-top bags (sandwich or freezer bags), hair gel or clear hand soap, small heart-shaped objects (sequins, beads, buttons, foam hearts), strong tape (duct tape or packing tape).


  • How to: Fill the zip-top bag with hair gel or clear hand soap. Add the heart-shaped objects. Seal the bag tightly, removing as much air as possible. Secure the seal with strong tape to prevent leaks. Children can then squish and move the objects around inside the bag.


  • Skills Developed: Sensory exploration (tactile and visual), fine motor skills (manipulating the bag and objects), hand-eye coordination.


  • Sensory Tip: This craft provides a wonderful tactile experience. Talk about the cool, squishy feel of the gel. Observe how the heart-shaped objects move and interact within the gel. Discuss the different colours and textures of the objects. You can also add glitter for an extra visual sensory element.


We hope you have a wonderful time crafting with your little ones this Valentine's Day! Remember to check out our Crafty Cases for more engaging, screen-free activities.


Evlynne x

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