Valentines Crafts for Kids - Happy Hooligans

TP Roll Heart Garland

Jackie Currie — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:46:14 +0000

Good morning, Lovely!

I have the cutest, colourful toilet roll craft for your kids to make for Valentine's Day.

It's a super-easy garland of hearts that you can string across a window, bookshelf, mantel etc.

It's so simple to make, but my goodness, it is SO pretty!!

Click the link below to see it! GO! GO!

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10 Homemade Valentine’s Cards Kids can Make

Jackie Currie — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:16:00 +0000

Happy Friday!

Just a quick line to let you know I've rounded up our best homemade Valentine's cards and put them into one post for you.

If your hooligans are making cards for their parents or friends this week, you'll want to check it out. :)

I've grouped them into two sections - one for kids under 5 and one for kids 5-12.

They're all fun and easy and each one provides kids with an interesting art or craft experience, so enjoy!

Just click the link below to check them out! Happy crafting!

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Overlapping Hearts Valentines Card (Toilet Roll Stamping)

Jackie Currie — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:25:31 +0000

Happy Weekend, Lovely!

One week to go until Valentine's Day, so I'm sure your little ones are ready for some "heart-filled" crafting.

These Valentine's cards are super-easy to make, and all ages will love the fun and colourful process.

All you need to make them is a cardboard roll and some paint!

Click the link below to see what it's all about! xx

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15 Valentines Crafts for 5-10 Year Olds

Jackie Currie — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:25:06 +0000

If you’re looking for some terrific Valentines crafts for 5-10 year olds to do this year, you’ll find lots of inspiration here. I’ve rounded up 15 of our best Valentines Day ideas for elementary students and put them in one spot for you. Many of the Valentines crafts you’ll find on my blog were made...

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11 Valentines Crafts for Tweens and Teens

Jackie Currie — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Hey Lovely!

Have I told you lately how much I LOVE you for following along with our activities. I truly do. You have no idea how much it means to me. <3 With Valentines right around the corner, I'm rounding up some of the very best Valentines crafts we've made over the years. The collection I'm sharing today is geared to the 8 and up crowd. If you have pre-tweens, tweens and teens in the house, these gorgeous crafts will keep them busy right through to Valentines Day. <3 Click the link below to check them out!

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Styrofoam Printmaking for Kids (Block Printing)

Jackie Currie — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:22:14 +0000

GAHH! We are on such a roll with our Valentines crafts, and they're all so super-cool.

Ok, you have to check these out, Lovely.

We tried "printmaking" and we just used a styrofoam produce tray (from the grocery store) and a paint roller.

I can't believe how flipping awesome the process and results were.

I want to make all of my holiday cards this way now!

SUPER-fun and preschoolers can do this just as easily as teens!

Click the link below and do this with your kids this week!! xx

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Cardboard Valentines Cookie Craft for All Ages

Jackie Currie — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 03:16:50 +0000

EEEK!

Ok! I think this might be my favourite Valentines craft EVER, and you know what's awesome? Any age can make it. My tweens and teens LOVED it, but preschoolers will too!

We made these cardboard Valentines cookies today, and oh my gosh! They look so real! They look just like fancy bake shop Valentines cookies, and they were SO easy to make!

Super-easy to prep, a ton of fun (it kept my gang busy for over an hour), and such a great creative process!

Click the link below to check them out! Go! Go!

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Yarn-Wrapped Pipe Cleaner Heart Craft

Jackie Currie — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:41:51 +0000

Happy Thursday, Lovely!

If your older kids are crafting for Valentines this week, they'll love making these pretty heart ornaments.

I stumbled upon this process accidentally when I was playing around with pipe cleaners and yarn this weekend, and now I'm obsessed!

These hearts are so simple but so pretty. Hang them individually or string them into a mobile.

Click the link below to check them out.

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Painted Heart Worry Stones for Kids with Separation Anxiety

Jackie Currie — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:51:13 +0000

Good morning, Lovely!

I have the sweetest craft to share with you today. Your kids can make these, but you might want to make them too!

They're "worry stones" with a heart painted on the front and a loving message printed on the back.

They're wonderful to make for kids who struggle with separation anxiety, worries and stress.

They can carry them in their pocket and give it a squeeze when they're missing their parents or when they're upset.

They were so fun and easy to make, and they look just darling.

Click the link below to check them out!

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Cardboard Heart String Art

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:32:27 +0000

Happy Monday, Lovely!

I'm sharing our first Valentines craft of the season, and it's so fun and pretty!

We're doing "string art" (heart shaped, of course), but there's no need for wood, nails or tacks.

Kids can learn the basics of making string art designs using just cardboard and string or fine yarn.

Click the link below to check out the designs we made. They're so pretty!

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Printable Kindness Calendar for February

Jackie Currie — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 21:28:00 +0000

Our FREE Printable Kindness Calendar will have you and your kids practicing random acts of kindness, and spreading warmth and happiness to friends, neighbours and your community all month long. These acts of kindness are easy to do together as a family, and help teach children the importance of doing for others, and experience the...

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Tissue Paper Valentine’s Hearts

Jackie Currie — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:32:15 +0000

If you're looking for a last-minute Valentines craft for the kids to make today, this one's terrific!

All ages will enjoy this one. Pre-tweens and tweens love it as much as the toddlers and preschoolers do.

It's a great way to repurpose your stash of tissue paper, and you have to agree, it's a really gorgeous craft!

Click the link below to check it out! Have fun and from our house to yours, have a very happy Valentine's Day!

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Valentines Paper Fortune Cookies for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:27:15 +0000

Guys! This is such an awesome Valentine's craft for your kids to make! It's great for a last-minute Valentine's crafting session too because it's so quick and easy.

With 2 simple folds, you can make these paper fortune cookies in a few seconds. (I've included another step-by-step video in the post for you). :)

Use some fancy paper or have the kids decorate plain paper beforehand to make them extra special.

Aren't they just the CUTEST?! Click the link below to check them out!

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Easy Folded Paper Heart Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:00:28 +0000

Ok, I have the cutest (and easiest) little Valentine's craft to share with you today.

These folded 3-D hearts are so fun and easy to make!

Plus, look how beautiful they are!

Have the kids make a bunch to give to friends on Valentine's Day! Click the link below to check them out!

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Easy Tissue Paper Rose Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:44:02 +0000

Hello, Lovely!

I just wanted to share our latest Valentines post with you! You have to check it out. It's gorgeous!

We made these tissue paper roses the other day, and I'm in LOVE with them! I have a little vase of them sitting on my desk, and they look so real.

So sweet for kids to give to Mom for Valentine's Day!

Plus.... I made another VIDEO to show you how to make them. YAY! I'm really loving making these step-by-step videos for the instructional posts. I feel like I'm connecting with you in an entirely different way.

I hope you'll check it out! Just click on the link below!

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Milk Carton Valentines Houses for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 11:50:29 +0000

Eeee! Another beautiful and oh-so-easy Valentines craft for your little ones to make this year! Check out these gorgeous Valentines houses we made last week using milk cartons and a handful of crafty odds and ends! They're similar to gingerbread houses, but oh, the colours! And the sparkly gems! And the glitter... I could look at these little houses all day long! I hope you love them as much as we do!

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Sharpie and Alcohol Valentines Craft For Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:46:19 +0000

Oh my goodness, my lovelies! Feast your eyes on THIS! Check out the gorgeous heart ornaments we made the other day with sharpies and rubbing alcohol. It doesn't matter how many times we do this experiement, it blows me away every time! Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? And it's SO easy! Go, go! Check it out!

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Glittered Heart Valentines Ornaments with Homemade Clay Dough

Jackie Currie — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:43:36 +0000

Eeee! Ok, this might be my favourite Valentines craft so far this year!!!

We've used our infamous 2-ingredient white clay dough to make these dazzling Valentines ornaments! I just LOVE how they sparkle and shine! And the colours... oh my WORD! They're gorgeous!

I love this clay dough so much. It's SO easy to make! It's just baking soda and corn flour, so it dries to this brilliant, bright white which looks stunning with the sparkly colours we've topped them with! Have a look! Aren't they just beautiful?

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Gorgeous Paper Towel Roses – Valentine’s Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:05:26 +0000

Oh my gosh, guys.

I am SO excited to share this one with you!

We made these paper towel roses the other day, and I was completely blown away by how gorgeous they turned out.

It's crazy how easy they are to make. And they look so real!!!

Your kids can make a single rose or a whole bouquet to give to someone special for Valentine's Day.

GAH! They're stunning!

Check them out! Check them out! The link below will take you there:

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Valentines Hearts with Sharpies and Photo Paper

Jackie Currie — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:50:45 +0000

Egads! Tomorrow is Valentines Day.

Let me guess. You’re up to your elbows in *Monday*, trying to catch your breath after a whirl-wind weekend, and the kids are asking to make Valentines crafts.

The last thing you feel like doing is hauling out all the craft supplies, and dealing with the craft-tastrophe clean- up afterwards, right? If they’re crafting today, it’s gotta be low-maintenance, no-mess and something that doesn’t require a ton of effort and prep.

Relax. We’ve got you covered.

Today we’re going to show you the easiest Valentines craft ever. We’re making super-simple (but charming) Valentines hearts with Sharpies and photo paper.

Your kids can tuck these colourful and adorable hearts into a card or letter for parent or grandparent or even a teacher or friend.

This one is fun, it's vibrant, and it's a little bit addictive, which means....

It could just keep the kids busy for a good, long while today.

Click the link below to check it out now!

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Paper Plate Heart Lacing Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:27:09 +0000

Ok, is it just me that gets this excited over a kid's craft, or do you as well?

I mean, am I the only one who goes ga-ga looking at the pictures in this post?

And it's not JUST pretty, this craft taught a lot of different skills, and kept the kids busy for over an hour.

The gang that made these were ages 5-10, and they all LOVED it.

Although it's a perfect Valentine's project, you could tweak it to suit any day of the year.

Have a look, and tell me what you think! I mean it! I need to know that I'm not the only one who gets a little starry-eyed with I look at the photos!

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Easy Tie-Dyed Heart Sun Catchers for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:47:59 +0000

Hey, Lovelies! I think you're going to LOVE what we have for you today!

If you're tired of looking out at a bleak, grey landscape, you have to make these vibrant tie-dyed sun catchers.

Ok, we didn't REALLY tie-dye them. We just used one of our favourite easy art techniques to make it look like they're tie-dyed.

It's a super-simple process, and kids of all ages will love it. I had kids ages 4-10 making these with me, and they were all crazy for the project.

What a way to brighten up a window at this time of year!

Check them out at the link below! Aren't they absolutely beautiful?

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Crayon Resist Valentines Messages

Jackie Currie — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:48:47 +0000

Oooo! I love this colourful and "magical" art process! We're using the classic "crayon resist" process to write secret Valentines messages, and then we're bringing them alive with colour! We're doing it a little differently than we have in the past too! No watercolour paints required! Bet you have everything you need on hand to do this at home or in your classroom! P.S. All ages enjoy this process! Even my teenager got right into making some! Aren't they pretty?

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Framed Heart Art on a Painted Paper Bag Canvas

Jackie Currie — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:54:57 +0000

I know how much you all loved our cardboard roll stamped hearts the other day... well... we've done it again, but this time, we've used a paper bag as our canvas, and we've framed our finished piece in a great looking (Dollar Store) frame. We've also switched up our colours for a more sophisticated look! Isn't it lovely? What a great gift for kids to make for a parent or grandparent for Valentines Day!

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Rag Heart Ornaments with Pipe Cleaners and Fabric Strips

Jackie Currie — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Here's a super-easy Valentines craft for your kids to make, and a great way to use up colourful fabric scraps leftover from past sewing projects! All you need to make one of these adorable, rustic little ornaments is a pipe cleaner and a strip of fabric. We've made ours in pairs, and tied them together to hang in a bedroom, but singles can be used as gift toppers or given along with a Valentines card. So quick. So easy, and so pretty!

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Paper Plate Yarn Weaving Activity for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:16:02 +0000

Here's a cute and easy project that doubles as a Valentines craft and a beginner sewing or weaving project for kids!

Weaving is a terrific way to strengthen fine motor skills and co-ordination too! Trust me, even my big kid was challenged by this one a wee bit.

The nice thing about it is it doesn't matter how the kids do it, it's going to look great, making it a super project for all ages.

We jazzed our finished project up with a bit of paint, and they look just darling! Wouldn't you agree?

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No-Mess Glittered Tea Light Luminaries

Jackie Currie — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 06:42:30 +0000

Oh my goodness me! Ok, you know how I am NOT a fan of glitter, right? Well, you should see what we made, my lovelies! We made the most GORGEOUS glittered tea light luminaries for Valentines day, and guess what... we used glitter but the process was mess-free! EEK! I'm so excited to share it with you because I know some of you feel the same way about glitter as I do! You're going to LOVE this process! Aren't they gorgeous?

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Heart Shaped French Toast – Valentines Lunch Idea for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 01:20:04 +0000

Heart Shaped French Toast – a cute Valentine’s lunch idea for kids. I love making cute holiday-themed lunches and treats for my daycare hooligans! Here’s a really cute kids’ lunch idea for Valentine’s Day: Heart shaped French Toast with cinnamon sugar. I’ve added a few cute heart-shaped sides to this lunch as well. It’s always fun...

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Wool-Wrapped Pen Holder (From a Take-Out Coffee Cup)

Jackie Currie — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:28:05 +0000

Here's a quick and easy Valentines craft that looks great and serves a purpose! And it only requires 2 things: a ball of yarn and a take-out coffee cup! The hooligans and I made these wool-wrapped coffee cups the other day, and they're just darling! They're perfect for home or the classroom, on a desk or the counter, and they make a great little Valentines gift for kids to give their parents. And like I said - they're really easy and quick to make! Doesn't mine look so pretty holding my Sharpies? Check it out!

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Stamping Hearts with Cardboard Rolls – a Valentine’s Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:25:21 +0000

Ok, I am in looove with this Valentines craft! What a terrific art art process! And so easy!! We've created the prettiest piece of art with acrylic paint and cardboard rolls. Yes! As in, paper towel rolls or toilet rolls! Isn't that wild? You have to check it out! It makes a terrific piece of art for kids to hang on a wall in their bedroom, or they can give it to a friend or family member for Valentine's Day. I hope you love it as much as I do!

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Fabric Scrap Valentine’s Cards

Jackie Currie — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:02:49 +0000

Dig out your fabric stash! It's going to come in very handy today! We're making easy and gorgeous fabric scrap Valentine's cards, we're using up those colourful bits of cotton that we've been hanging on to!

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5 More Easy Valentine Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:42:14 +0000

5 more fun and easy Valentine crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to make, using common, household supplies. I recently shared 6 simple Valentine’s crafts that are perfect for kids to make at home, daycare or preschool, and because we’ve been crafting up a storm here, today, I’m sharing 5 more easy Valentine crafts that your...

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Paper Plate Valentine’s Wreath for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:41:28 +0000

Your preschooler will love making this simple paper plate Valentine's wreath. Painting, gluing and crumpling tissue paper are wonderful ways for little ones to explore colour and texture, and strengthen their fine motor skills. And they'll be so proud to hang their creation on a door or window for Valentine's Day!

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Paper Bag Puffy Hearts – A Valentines Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:01:43 +0000

Cutting, stamping, sewing and stuffing. So many fun skills for toddlers and preschoolers to practice when they're making these paper bag puffy hearts! Good news! This one can be done entirely using scraps and recyclables that you already have around the house! Gotta love that!

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Ribbon Heart Valentines Cards For Toddlers and Preschoolers to Make

Jackie Currie — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:07:19 +0000

If you're like me, your ribbon bin is overflowing with rolls of ribbon and various lengths of scraps. These ribbon heart Valentine's cards are a great way to put leftover strips of ribbon to good use! They're easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make, and they look SO pretty!

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6 Easy Valentine’s Crafts Your Toddlers and Preschoolers Will Love

Jackie Currie — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:05:44 +0000

Crafting for Valentine’s Day with the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare is always so much fun. Our craft room is always a sea of pink and red at this time of year. There are hearts and sparkles and gems and jewels every where. The hooligans have been working for days to make the gifts...

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Puffy Paint Valentines Cards for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:25:45 +0000

Make Puffy Paint Valentines Cards using our 3-ingredient puffy paint recipe! This is such a fun Valentines craft for kids. We’re crafting up a storm for Valentines Day here in my home daycare right now. Have you seen all the Valentines crafts and activities that we’ve been busy with? Today I thought it would be fun...

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Valentines Play Dough Activity – “The Candy Shop”

Jackie Currie — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:05:57 +0000

Here’s a super Valentines activity for toddlers and preschoolers! Your kids will have a blast making and creating with this playdough “Candy Shop”. The hooligans have been playing with our homemade play dough every day lately. We’ve had all kinds of neat play dough activities going on, and I’ll write about those in the days...

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Easy Valentines Lunch for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:54:09 +0000

Heart shaped sandwiches, strawberries sliced into hearts and red yellow makes an easy Valentines lunch for kids. Wondering what to serve the kids for lunch on Valentine’s Day? Here are a few heart-y lunch ideas (excuse the pun) that the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love! Please forgive the quality of a couple of the...

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Tissue Paper and Contact Paper ” Stained Glass Window” – Activity for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:50:19 +0000

This is a Valentines activity that toddlers and preschoolers will love. Using tissue paper and contact paper, kids can transform a window into a colourful piece of Valentines art for the sun to shine through. If you’ve been following along with us for a while now, you know I love crafting with tissue paper. One...

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Tin-Foil Tissue Hearts – Valentines Decorations for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:20:29 +0000

Tin-foil and tissue paper hearts are fun and easy for kids of all ages to make as a Valentines craft. All that’s required is a cardboard heart, aluminum foil, tissue paper and craft jewels. I love having a holiday to craft about, and Valentine’s Day is one of my favourites! These adorable tin foil and...

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Tissue Paper Valentines Wreath for Toddlers to Make

Jackie Currie — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:51:56 +0000

Tissue Paper Valentines Wreath: a fine-motor Valentine’s craft for kids! Our tissue paper Valentines Wreath is the perfect Valentines craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make. It’s bright and colourful, it’s a great fine-motor and sensory activity, and it’s a craft that’s easy enough for very young children to do. Why I love crafting with...

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Melted Crayon Art Hearts

Jackie Currie — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:20:24 +0000

Have you ever created art with melted crayons? It’s a pretty cool technique! The colours all blend and swirl together so magically! It’s almost hypnotizing watching it happen. Want to give it a try? Grab a handful of crayons, and head on over to CBC Parents to see how we made these Melted Crayon Hearts for Valentines...

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Valentines Collage Pops

Jackie Currie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:53:02 +0000

An easy Valentine’s craft that toddlers and preschoolers can make using odds and ends from around the house. These Valentine’s collage pops are really cute. They’re totally random – just a hodgepodge of materials. Basically, you can use whatever you have around the house to decorate your collage pops with. These are kinds of like a Valentines...

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Homemade Votive Candle Holders for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:29:14 +0000

Homemade votive candle holders for Valentines Day – an easy homemade Valentines craft for preschoolers to make and give. We love crafting for Valentine’s Day here in my home daycare. The hooligans love making something special to give their moms and dads for Valentine’s day, and we just love being surrounded by all the...

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Homemade Chocolate and Strawberry Play Dough

Jackie Currie — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:10:58 +0000

Chocolate shop play dough activity for Valentines Day! We are huge fans of homemade play dough activities here. I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love to play with playdough. It’s so therapeutic and it’s terrific for building fine motor skills and hand, finger and upper-arm muscles. Some say that offering play dough every day,...

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Marbleized Valentines Day Craft with Shaving Cream and Food Coloring

Jackie Currie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:04:40 +0000

Kids can make these Marbleized Valentines using shaving cream and food colouring. It’s a fun, easy and fascinating art process that all ages will love! We love experimenting with easy but really cool painting techniques here in my daycare. As a result, we’ve discovered a lot of really creative ways to create art using basic household...

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Handprint Valentines Cards

Jackie Currie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:44:41 +0000

Kids handprints make the shape of a heart for these easy but adorable homemade Valentine’s cards. We have made so many easy and adorable Valentines crafts this year here in my home daycare, and today we made our final heart-craft of the season. My toddlers and preschoolers made these cute, little Handprint Hearts Valentines cards to...

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Scrape-Painted Valentines for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:26:05 +0000

Toddlers and Preschoolers are going to love this Valentines Craft! Scrape-Painted Valentines are so fun to make with a few shades of red and pink paint and an old, expired credit card! We’re having so much fun with all of the Valentines crafts we’re making here in my home daycare. Our craft room is a...

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Mesh Hearts “Sewing” Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:01:54 +0000

Toddlers and preschoolers can practice their sewing skills with this simple mesh hearts sewing activity. It’s a great fine-motor activity, and another cute Valentine’s craft for daycare or preschool. Here in my home daycare, we love crafting with stuff we already have around the house. It’s great way to keep crafting costs down, and it’s...

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Valentines Activity Bin

Jackie Currie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:44:18 +0000

Make a Valentines Activity Bin using things you have around the house. It will keep toddlers and preschoolers entertained and learning for days. I just love Valentines crafts and activities, don’t you? It’s so fun to get creative with a holiday theme, and Valentine’s day is one of our favourites here in my home daycare. Last...

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