Family Activities for Valentine’s Day

Looking for Valentine’s Day activities for children to do at home? Celebrate the day in your family bubble. There’s still time to gather supplies.

Crafts

Find lots of hands-on ideas for craft projects that are easy and inexpensive in:

Books

Did you know that February 14th is also International Book Giving Day? The aim is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible. There’s still time to visit a bookstore (in person or online) or the public library and gather some books. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day themed titles:

Games

For something that’s new and familiar at the same time, try a game that’s adapted to a Valentine’s Day theme:

STEM

Did you know there are science projects with a Valentine’s theme? Find fun, hands-on projects in:

 

Ready for a rest from the Valentine’s Day activities? Here’s an online read aloud to enjoy.

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