Let someone know they are inching their way into your heart with this fun and easy to make Valentine’s Day Caterpillar Activity. Who knew bugs could be so darn cute
Supplies Needed:
Construction Paper- red, pink, white, blue, green, purple
Glue
Scissors
Crayons or Markers
Small Heart Template:Small Heart Template.pdf (10.67 kb)
#1: Print out the small heart template
#2: Cut out the heart template
#3: Trace the heart template on each of the 6 sheets of construction paper
#4: Cut out the small hearts from the construction paper
#5: Fold each heart in half
#6: Take the white heart and place a little glue on the back of the heart, the pointed part
#7: Take the next colored heart and lay the large portion of the heart it on top of the glue
#8: Continue doing this and stacking the hearts until you have used every heart
#9: On the white heart draw two antennas and eyes for your caterpillar
Give your special Valentine a homemade Valentine's Day card. Your special someone will appreciate the time and creativity you put into making your Valentine's Day card
Supplies Needed:
Red Construction Paper
Pink Construction Paper
Markers or Crayons
Scissors
Glue
Printable Heart Template:Printable Heart Template.pdf (28.33 kb)
#1: Print out the printable heart template
#2: Cut out the printable heart template
#3: Trace the printable heart template on a piece of pink construction paper
#4: Cut out the pink construction paper heart.
#5: Place the pink heart in the center of your red construction paper
#6: In the center of the heart write your Valentine’s message. Can’t think of anything to write? Here are some ideas:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Carnations are sweet
And so are you!
I saved this heart for you
Thanks for all you do!
I give you my heart!
You’re in my thoughts and in my heart
Wherever I may go;
On Valentine’s Day I’d like to say
I care more than you know.
#7: Fold the red construction paper in half. Like a card
#8: On the front of the red construction paper write, Happy Valentine’s Day
Discover fun and exciting Valentine's Day facts while you color on our free printable coloring fact sheet. Finding facts was never so much fun
Supplies Needed:
Printable Coloring Fact Sheet: Cupid Valentine's Day Facts.pdf (136.21 kb)
Markers or Crayons
#1: Print out the Printable Coloring Fact Sheet
#2: Discover fun facts about Valentine’s Day such as:
Cupid is a child like winged idol often associated with our modern day valentine’s day. He is the son of Venus the roman goddess of love.
Alexander Graham Bell applied for his patent on the telephone, an "Improvement in Telegraphy", on Valentine's Day, 1876
While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial -- which probably occurred around 270 A.D
The word valentine means, sweetheart
Get creative with this easy to make Valentine's Day Box. Decorate your box and then use it to store Valentine's Day greetings or candy
Supplies Needed:
Shoe Box with Lid
Construction Paper
Markers or Crayons
#1: Cover the shoe box with construction paper
#2: On the top of your shoe box trace and cut out a heart shape. This will be the opening to your box.
#3: Draw and cut out various Valentine’s Day objects. Such as a cupid, bow and arrow, hearts. Need help drawing Valentine’s Day objects color and cut out the Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages.
#4: Glue your objects to your box
#5: Allow your box to dry and you are ready to store Valentine’s greetings, or use your box to hold Valentine’s Day candy.
Show them you love them the whole year long. Take an old container,decorate it then place messages inside so any time your child needs encouragement or a boost they can read a little message
Supplies Needed:
Empty Jar or Container with Lid
Permanent Marker or Paint
Paper
#1: Wash and clean the container
#2: Prepare your work environment by laying down newspaper or plastic
#3: Decorate the outside of the container with fun Valentine’s day items. Such as: cupid, hearts, bow and arrow, your child’s name.
#4: Allow the jar to dry
#5: On a piece of construction paper write little messages to your child. Such as: poems, quotes, songs and notes.
#6: Cut out each message individually and place inside the container so any time your child needs encouragement or a boost they can read a little note