Valentine’s Day is around the corner–here’s the teachmama round-up, the throwback post!
Before I share this year’s Valentines, (okay, so they’re not finished yet–you got me!), I thought I’d go flashback for tonight and highlight some of our Valentine’s Day fun from years past. . .
. . . some of these activities are so cute that they’re totally worth bringing back into the mix. And if you only have a second to sneak in some early reading skills, make your kiddos work a bit for their Valentine’s from you!
these are so cute, it’s nuts
- Happy Face and Flower Valentines: These are really going to be hard to top if you ask me. They turned out waaay sweet last year.
pink, sparkly, and full of hearts and people we love
- Our Love Tree: This year it’s been too wet to even think about bringing sticks into our house, but I think we’ll do some variation come spring.
stained glass hearts
- Stained Glass Hearts: on sunny days, nothing was more beautiful if you ask me. I’d like to keep them up all year.
patterns and counting and hearts, oh my!
- Candy Heart Patterns: any way to play with candy is worthwhile in my book–and if you can sneak in a little math disguised as fun–even better!
And that’s it from this not-all-that-crafty crafter until the hearts and glitter and stamps and tattoos (yes, tattoos!) start flying in a Valentine’s-makin’ frenzy in the next few days! Cheers!
If you found something–or you’ve done something cool for Valentine’s day, please share a link here!
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Alyssa Willis
I was looking for something to do with the candy hearts that I bought. I am a teacher of a preschool co-op so this should be perfect for the little kids. THANKS!
Alyssa
amy
you’re welcome! Hope it works for you, Alyssa!!
marylea
Fun!! “C” picked out tattoo valentines this year, she didn’t want mommy’s homemade ones. “E” and I are still making homemade for her class this year.
xoxo
MaryLea
amy
oooooh, my friend! Can’t wait to share how I wrangled Maddy into making homemade ones this year…E would have loved it! A possible save for next year. . . xo