How to make a simple Valentine gift?

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft ( anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card . Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How can I make Valentines Day special without gifts?

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day Without Buying Gifts Make a Meal. One of my favorite things to do is have friends over to my house for a meal. ... Bake Cookies. I don't know about you, but I love getting containers filled with tasty treats around the holidays. ... Write a Card. ... Frame a Photo. ... Have a Movie Night.

How do children celebrate Valentine's Day in school?

Typically for younger grades, students often create bags or faux “mailboxes” for in-class card exchanges , says Kopach. So, while they may not have to put each student's name on a card, they may be asked to write their own name on each valentine to let their classmates know who the card is from.

How to decorate simple in valentine's Day?

Consider a bowl of hearts, love quotes or even vintage cards to evoke a feeling of love as well as being easy and subtle Valentine's Day decor for your home. I filled my absolute favorite vase with some fluffy pink peony stems to give this desk end table a pretty Valentine's look.

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

If you're unsure about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day, the survey says that the most traditional gifts are the most desired: 48% want a nice dinner at a restaurant . 34% want chocolates. 31% want flowers.

How to make a Valentine's basket?

1. "Sweet Treats Basket" - Fill a basket with homemade cookies, chocolates, and other sweet treats for your loved one to indulge in on Valentine's Day. 2. "Cozy Night In Basket" - Create a cozy night in with a basket filled with a fuzzy blanket, scented candles, and a romantic movie for a relaxing evening together.

What can I give for Valentine's Day besides candy?

Other ideas include a book, a spa gift card or basket, a custom photo album or engraved jewelry . Of course, objects can't compare with the gift of experience; some ideas are a concert, cooking class, wine tasting, movie night or weekend getaway.

How do you make Valentine's special on a budget?

How to make handmade gifts with paper?

Paper Gift Ideas Dog Treat Gift Tag. AllFreePaperCrafts. ... Loveliest Ombre Journal Covers. AllFreePaperCrafts. ... Papercrafting Tutorial - Majestic Gift. ... Quilled Love Bug Gift Tag Ideas. ... Glam Gold Paper Bead Bar Necklace. ... Loveliest Ombre Journal Covers. ... Simple Art Printable Christmas Gift Tags. ... Last Minute Printable Gift Wrap. More items...

What should a 14 year old do on Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day Date Ideas For Teens Movie. Watching a movie together with your love is one of the best first Valentine's date ideas. ... Go for a picnic. ... Go for a sporting event. ... Theme party. ... Dinner date. ... Coffee. ... Visit a concert. ... Indoor plan. More items...

Do parents give kids Valentines gifts?

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."

Valentine's Day Crafts for Preschoolers That are Just Plain Cute! (2024)

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These Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers are the perfect way to spend a cozy afternoon.

Especially Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers because the kids can get into it a bit more than a toddler would with crafts.

There are so many more options when you get to the preschooler age when they’re more controlled in their ways (at least a little bit).

And they can be used as gifts for grandparents or teachers in the classroom too!

There are so many cute craft ideas for preschoolers to make for Valentine’s Day!

How could I not share a few of my favorite ones?

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Download a Valentine’s Week of Activities

We actually have Valentine’s Day off from school this year due to Parent/Teacher conferences. (Which I’m always super excited to attend! I love hearing the teacher’s feedback!)

So the kids and I will have the entire day to enjoy together and makingmore Valentine crafts will definitely be a top priority for the day!

Something about hearts and reds and pinks and purples puts warm fuzzies in my tummy! I can’t get enough of it.

Enough chit chat! Let’s get to these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers to DIY!

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21 Just Plain Cute Valentine Crafts for Preschoolers to Make:

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Get out the construction paper, markers, glitter, paper plates, glue, crayons, yarn, ribbon and any Valentine decorations you may have!

And get ready to make some seriously adorable paper hearts, love bugs, heart shapes, garlands and so much more heart crafts you’ll find below.

Believe me, they are doing more than just crafting and creating cute heart art projects! Those little hands cutting with scissors, writing, and gluing pieces together are working their fine motor skills to the max!

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For more than just crafts, there’s 25 of our Valentine’s Day Activities, too!

Want Even Easier Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers?

You can keep the fun going and make lots of Valentine’s Day crafts with these supplies & craft kits. These will make some sweet Valentine’s Day gifts.

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If you have preschoolers, these are some great non-Valentine activities to enjoy:

30 ways to move and learn their way through preschool
40 awesome number activities for preschoolers
50 incredible alphabet activities for preschoolers
8 ways to prepare your child for preschool

I just absolutely love these crafts… they’re just so dang sweet!

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About Jamie Reimer

Jamie learned to be a hands on mom by creating activities, crafts and art projects for her three boys to do. Jamie needed the creative outlet that activities provided to get through the early years of parenting with a smile! Follow Jamie on Pinterest and Instagram!

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Rachel says
January 30, 2018 at 9:08 am

Hi Pamela! We have TONS of activities for preschoolers! You can find them here: https://handsonaswegrow.com/activities/preschool-activities/ I hope you find some things you like!
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Maria says
January 15, 2018 at 6:14 pm

We are grandparents who look forward to having time with our four year old grandchild. We are looking for seasonal /holiday activities rather than daily nudge type activities.
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- Rachel says
  January 16, 2018 at 4:58 am
  
  That’s so great that you want to do special activities with your grandchild! We have tons of seasonal/holiday activities – you can check them out here: https://handsonaswegrow.com/holidays-seasons/holidays/
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Melissa Matters says
January 13, 2015 at 2:22 pm

I love sun catchers! So many fun ideas here. Thanks.
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- Jamie Reimer says
  January 13, 2015 at 8:28 pm
  
  Thanks Melissa!
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Denise @ Kinder-Touch says
February 13, 2014 at 12:21 am

These are great ideas! Can’t wait to try it out with the kids later!
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75 Cute & Easy Valentines Day Crafts for Preschoolers
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 13, 2014 at 2:31 pm
  
  Thanks Denise! Have fun!
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Lisette says
February 12, 2014 at 10:55 am

Such fun ideas!! Thanks so much for including our heart suncatchers!!
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 12, 2014 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks Lisette! Love those suncatchers!
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Jodi says
February 12, 2014 at 10:39 am

It’s so fun to see all the different and creative ways to decorate a heart. Thank you so much for including me in this collection. Jodi @ Meaningful Mama
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 12, 2014 at 1:36 pm
  
  Your crayon heart made this be 21. I could NOT leave it out!
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  - Jodi says
    February 12, 2014 at 2:08 pm
    
    That’s awesome!
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Alissa Marquess says
February 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

Thanks for linking to our watercolor marker hearts :) I love the rest of your collection too – very cute!
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 12, 2014 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks Alissa :) They’re just so pretty!
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emma (My Little 3 and Me0 says
February 12, 2014 at 7:09 am

Thanks so much for including our up-cycled milk jug sun catchers. There are so many great ideas here, i just want to try them all!
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 12, 2014 at 7:23 am
  
  You’re welcome Emma – I think those are just ingenious! Great idea! Thanks.
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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy) says
February 12, 2014 at 5:58 am

Great collection!
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- Jamie Reimer says
  February 12, 2014 at 7:23 am
  
  Thanks Gina!
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