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Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity for kids to express their creativity and share the love with classmates. Instead of opting for store-bought cards, try these unique and easy DIY crafts that will stand out in the classroom.
1. Heart-Shaped Crayon Melts
Materials: Old crayons, silicone heart molds, and an oven.
Peel old crayons and break them into small pieces.
Place them in the heart molds and bake at 250°F for 10-15 minutes.
Once cooled, pop out the colorful heart-shaped crayons and attach a note like, "You color my world!"
2. Candy-Free Valentine Bookmarks
Materials: Cardstock, markers, stickers, and ribbons.
Cut cardstock into bookmark shapes and let kids decorate them with Valentine-themed designs.
Punch a hole at the top and tie a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Add a sweet message like, "You’re my bookmark buddy!"
3. DIY Scratch-Off Valentines
Materials: Cardstock, acrylic paint, dish soap, and clear tape.
Write a hidden message or draw hearts on the cardstock.
Cover the area with clear tape and apply a mix of 2 parts acrylic paint and 1 part dish soap.
Kids can scratch off the paint with a coin to reveal the surprise message.
4. Love Bug Pencil Toppers
Materials: Pipe cleaners, googly eyes, pom-poms, and pencils.
Twist pipe cleaners into spiral shapes and attach them to the top of pencils.
Glue on pom-poms and googly eyes to create adorable "love bug" toppers.
Attach a tag: "You’re just write for me!"
5. Mini Valentine’s Day Planters
Materials: Small paper cups, soil, and flower or herb seeds.
Decorate the cups with stickers, hearts, or markers.
Fill with soil and add a packet of seeds or a few planted seeds.
Include a note: "Watch our friendship grow!"
6. Heart-Shaped Woven Pouches
Materials: Felt sheets, scissors, and glue.
Cut two heart shapes and weave strips of felt through them to create a pocket.
Fill with stickers, small candies, or tiny notes.
Secure the edges with glue for a finished look.
7. Pop-Up Heart Cards
Materials: Cardstock, scissors, and markers.
Fold the cardstock and cut a heart outline that pops out when opened.
Decorate the card and add personalized messages for each classmate.
These unique crafts are fun for kids to make and ensure their valentines are memorable and heartfelt. Plus, they double as a fun bonding activity for families leading up to the big day!
