It’s pink, red and white season! What will your family be doing to celebrate? If you aren’t sure, the Sierra Vista parents have a few ideas.
Homemade Valentine’s Cards
Help the kids create personalized Valentine’s Day cards for their friends, classmates and family members. Set up a crafting station with colorful paper, markers, stickers, glitter and other decorative materials. Here are four super easy, cute ideas.
Valentine’s Day Baking
Spend some time together in the kitchen baking Valentine’s Day-themed treats like heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes with pink frosting or chocolate-covered strawberries. Try these no-bake recipes with your youngest helpers. These Food Network recipes will have your kids making gift baskets in no time.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Get creative with Valentine’s Day-themed crafts such as making heart-shaped garlands, paper flowers or DIY heart-shaped bookmarks. You can find plenty of easy and fun craft ideas online that are suitable for different age groups like these from PureWow.
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Plan a scavenger hunt around the house or in the backyard with Valentine’s Day-themed clues and hidden treats or small gifts at each stop. This activity is sure to keep the kids entertained and excited. Not sure how? Try this free printable hunt.
Valentine’s Day Movie Night
Set up a cozy movie night at home with Valentine’s Day-themed movies or family favorites. Prepare some popcorn, snacks and hot cocoa, and snuggle up together. Some great kid-friendly options include Elemental, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You and Lady and the Tramp.
Spread Kindness
Teach the kids the importance of kindness and empathy by encouraging them to perform random acts of kindness for others on Valentine’s Day. This could include making cards for elderly neighbors, delivering treats to local firefighters or healthcare workers or donating toys to a children’s charity.
Family Game Night
Gather the family for a fun game night with Valentine’s Day-themed games or classic board games. You can also incorporate love-themed trivia questions or charades for an extra dose of Valentine’s Day fun. If you don’t have time to create something from scratch, Amazon has several games that might tickle your family’s fancy.
Valentine’s Day Photo Booth
Set up a simple photo booth with Valentine’s Day props like heart-shaped glasses, red lips and love-themed signs. Let the kids dress up and take silly photos together to capture special memories. If you do it a few days early, you can send them out as Valentine’s Day cards.
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