Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get creative with kids and make fun, themed crafts that spark imagination and celebrate friendship and love. Worksheets and hands-on activities not only keep children engaged but also help develop fine motor skills, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment.
We’ve prepared two delightful Valentine’s Day activities for kids: a cute owl craft and heart-shaped glasses that kids can colour, cut, and assemble themselves.
1. Valentine's Day - Owl Craft
Create a charming and lovable Valentine’s Day owl that’s perfect for brightening up your home or classroom, or for giving as a thoughtful, handmade Valentine’s card.
Kids can personalise their owl with colours, patterns, and decorations, turning it into a unique keepsake that spreads love and festive cheer.
Materials Required:
- Scissors (safety scissors for kids)
- Glue stick
- Markers, pencil colours, or crayons
For decoration: glitter, stickers, pom-poms, rhinestones, or jewels
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Download and Print: Begin by downloading and printing your Valentine’s Day Owl Craft Worksheet.
Colour the Shapes: Before cutting, color the owl’s body, wings, face, and hearts using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You can add patterns like stripes, dots, or hearts for extra fun!Cut Out the Pieces: Carefully cut out the owl’s eyes, beak triangle, wings, and the heart shapes (both big and small) for decoration.
Layer the Hearts: Take the large heart and glue the smaller heart on top to create a layered heart base for your owl.Attach the Face: Glue the owl’s face (small oval) onto the top section of the layered heart.
Add Eyes and Beak: Stick the eyes on the face and place the beak triangle neatly between them.
Attach Wings: Glue the wings on either side of the owl’s body. You can angle them slightly outward to make your owl look playful.
Decorate the Owl:
Use glitter, rhinestones, jewels, or pom-poms to decorate the owl.
Optional: Add glitter or stickers for extra sparkle.
Create a Valentine Message: On the big heart, write a sweet Valentine’s message.
Final Touches: Let all glue dry completely. Your Valentine’s Day owl is now ready to display, gift, or hang up!
2. Valentine's Day - Heart Shaped Glasses
These heart-shaped glasses are a fun, hands-on craft that kids can colour, decorate, and assemble themselves.
Once completed, they become a playful Valentine’s Day accessory that kids can wear, show off to friends and family, or use for imaginative role-play. The activity sparks creativity and self-expression while also adding an extra layer of excitement to Valentine’s Day celebrations, making the day even more memorable.
Materials Needed:
- Scissors (safety scissors for kids)
- Glue stick or tape
Markers, pencil colours, or crayons
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Colour the Glasses: Colour the hearts and strips using crayons, markers, or coloured pencils.
Decorate the Glasses: Decorate with patterns, stickers, or glitter for extra Valentine’s fun.
Cut Out the Shapes: Carefully cut out the two hearts and the arm strips.
- Assemble the Glasses: Attach the arms to the sides of the hearts using tape or glue.
- Add Final Touches: Draw little hearts, stars, or designs on the frames to make them more festive. Optional: Attach elastic or string to wear the glasses comfortably.
Check out the COSpedia article for more Valentine’s craft projects and DIY worksheets, including step-by-step guides for a charming pop-up gift box and the elegant Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box.
Our creative worksheets include fun projects like a charming pop-up gift box and an elegant Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box. These activities are not only enjoyable for kids but also offer a meaningful way to show someone they care.
These DIY gift boxes are perfect for holding small, thoughtful tokens of love, whether it’s hand-drawn cards, sweet treats, or tiny keepsakes. Parents, teachers, and caregivers can join in, turning this craft into a fun, memorable experience for everyone.
