It seems as if the ones who get most excited about Valentine’s Day are the elementary school aged children who love so many people and enjoy making and giving things much more than we older people do. I remember many fun Valentine’s Day parties that were thrown by parents and teachers while I was in school. Any excuse to not have to do school work was fun, but there was something about making crafts, playing games and having treats that can make a Valentine’s Day more special than just getting out of math class.
Are you looking for Valentine’s Day craft ideas for large groups? Perhaps you have been assigned to help your child’s class with their Valentine’s Day party this year. Maybe you home school or teach preschool and are looking for fun Valentine’s Day craft ideas for your own group of excited little ones. Whatever the need, there are all kinds of Valentine’s Day crafts that can be adapted and made suitable for large groups.
Below are some examples of just such Valentine’s Day crafts that are appropriate for the classroom. Just keep in mind that if you are planning on using food or candy for any of your projects, games, or treats make sure that you obtain a list of allergies form the children’s parents or from the teacher if she has such a list. For example, things like cookies and cakes are very traditional treats but for those with an inability to digest lactose, these treats can ruin a good time.
Heart man – A simple craft that is both inexpensive and easy to have a large group of kids working on is a man made out of hearts. There are multiple versions of this same craft, but the basic idea is that you make a man (or woman) out of construction paper that is shaped like hearts. Start with one big heart for the body and face of the heart person. Then cut out 4 more smaller hearts to serve as the hands and feet. Use long strips of paper that you have folded up accordion style to attach the hands and feet to the large circle. Draw the heart person’s face in the large center heart (add yarn hair for the girls if you wish) and enjoy. Although all of the heart people were made from the same process, coloring and decorating the person gives each person a unique look.