Valentine’s Day Countdown for Kids!

Help the kiddos get excited about Valentine’s day with this fun Valentine’s Day Countdown for kids!

This Valentie’s Day Craft and guest post comes from
my sweet friend, Katie Tevis… enjoy!!

I wanted to teach Bradley about Valentine’s Day and celebrate in a fun way. I am not a crafty person.  However, as my mother once told me, sometimes we do things that make us uncomfortable because it’s good for our kids. c-:

So I was inspired by Martha Stewart to make a simple and frugal Valentine’s Day Countdown.

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Valentine’s Day Countdown

I bought three sheets of scrapbook paper, plus I used some supplies I already had on hand, like my computer/printer, scissors, and glue. That’s it!

Then I made a pocket on the front of a piece of scrapbook paper and printed out strips of paper that had ideas for each day of the countdown. I glued a heart at the top of each strip of paper, along with a number.

Then I decorated the front of the pocket with a few hearts and pretty writing. Each day, Bradley can pull out an activity from the pocket.

Here are my ideas:

• February 1 – Bake a special Valentine’s Day treat for Dada.
  Ideas: Valentine Confetti or Valentine Pizza

• February 2 – Treasure hunt! Search for candy hearts around the house.

• February 3 – Make a Valentine’s Day Tootsie Pop Flower for cousins.
• February 4 – Read Winnie the Pooh’s Valentine from the library.

• February 5 – Eat a heart-shaped piece of Dove dark chocolate. I might already have this on hand. c-;

• February 6 – Send homemade valentines to grandparents.
  Ideas: Stick of Gum Valentine, Stained-Glass Hearts
  

• February 7 – Drink hot chocolate with heart-shaped marshmallows.
  Carrie has a great video on how to make homemade marshmallows. Use a heart cookie cutter to make them a little more festive.

• February 8 – Watch Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown from the library.

• February 9 – Make heart-shaped eggs and toast for breakfast with strawberries.
  Or make Heart-Shaped Pancakes. Tip: You can use a condiment bottle to make different shapes. Just thin the batter a bit with milk.

• February 10 – Sing a Valentine’s Day song, like “Just for You.”

• February 11 – Color a Valentine’s Day coloring sheet.

• February 12 – Make a Valentine’s Day craft: Hand Valentines

• February 13 – Make a Valentine’s Day craft.
  Ideas: Valentine’s Day Hair Clips or Crayon Heart Pencil Toppers
  

• February 14 – Play a Valentine’s Day memory match game.

BONUS IDEAS: You can also make a list of why you love your children, take them on a winter picnic, or write a silly Valentine’s Day poem together. Be sure to include lots of snuggles and kisses throughout!

Katie is a mom to Bradley, licensed RN, and lover of all things domestic.  

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