No matter your children’s ages, they will surely want to participate in Valentine’s Day in some shape or form. Whether they are younger and want to send Valentine’s to their friends, or they are older and want to make a Valentine’s for their one and only, a great bonding activity could be making homemade Valentine’s cards or notes.
Supplies
The sky is the limit when it comes to what supplies you’ll need! Of course, you will want most of the supplies to be a mixture of white, red, and pink, for the full Valentine’s effect. Have your kids tag along to the craft store so you have some help on what to get, and if they have something specific in mind, they can pick it out. You can also find items that are already heart-shaped, or find blank papers and sheets and make them into hearts at home.
Accessorize!
Depending on what your children want to make, you can grab some glitter or stickers to help accent the cards. If they are cards for their friends, there may be more goofy accents you can add to the cards and notes, while if it’s for your teen’s valentine, they may want to go a more romantic direction, so maybe some ribbons or even a fake rose can help them showcase their puppy love.
The Right Message
Again, if your children are a little younger and want to make friend-related valentine’s, you can set out the supplies and most likely let them do everything on their own. You can always stick around in case they want some advice on what to say, or to find some cute catchphrases for each valentine so they are a little more catered to their friends. They may also need some help if there’s glue or scissors needed, and even some spelling if they are wanting to use specific phrases but don’t know the words.
If your teen (or tween) is looking to make a valentine for a special someone, they may need help writing a message. And don’t expect them to straight out ask you, either! They are most likely going to be shy and maybe a little uncomfortable asking for advice or what to say on the valentine, so you can always keep a small distance until you see them struggling. You may also want to make sure they aren’t professing their love a little too extremely on their valentine as well! A gentle reminder about subtlety can go a long way for your kids!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Katie Kyzivat