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    School Specialty • Jan 24, 2018 • Last Modified: Jan 24, 2022

    Easy Paper Arts & Crafts for Valentine’s Day

    There are certain holidays that inspire a variety of arts and crafts projects, and Valentine’s Day with its red and pink colored hearts, leaves lots of space for heart-warming creativity and crafting. From traditional to just plain cute, these kids crafts for Valentine’s Day are sure to be a hit in your classroom.  

    Valentine’s Day Themed Crafts for Kids

    Creating classroom crafts means a bit of preparation, but if done correctly, can result in adorable classroom decorations and precious keepsakes for the weeks leading up to and after Valentine’s Day.

    Heart Shaped Animal Crafts

    To make some adorable animals using mostly heart-shaped pieces of paper, you’ll need:

    • Construction paper
    • Scissors
    • Glue sticks
    • Googly eyes

    These simple projects are fun and easy to do, allowing students to add their own personality and style to their creatures.

    Valentine's Paper Polar Bear Craft

    Image from CraftyMorning.com

    Valentine's Paper Elephant Craft

    Image from CraftyMorning.com

    Valentine’s Sun Catchers

    These cute Valentine’s craft projects make excellent decorations! To make these eye-catching sun catchers to hang in the classroom and windows, you’ll need:

    • Tissue paper
    • Shirtbox cardboard (for frame)
    • Clear contact paper
    • Ribbon
    • Glue
    • Scissors

    This colorful project is difficult to screw up, and is sure to impress as a dress up the classroom or windows for Valentine’s Day.

    Valentine's Sun Catcher Craft Project

    Image from LittleHiccups.net

    Valentine's Day Suncatcher Kids Craft

    Image from MakobiScribe.com

    Keepsake Valentine’s Thumbprint Crafts

    The classic handprint keepsake crafts are always a winner, but for a simpler and potentially less messy option, give thumbprint Valentine’s Day crafts for your students this year. To make thumbprint crafts on paper, you’ll need:

    • Construction paper
    • Ink pad (kid-friendly and washable)
    • Colored markers
    • Pencils

    What better way to hold onto a precious moment in time than with little thumb or finger prints? These simple projects make for a great piece of classroom decoration and keepsake after the season has passed.

    Love Bugs Fingerprint Valentine's Craft Project

    Image from TheSpruce.com

    Valentine's Fingerprint Heart Tree Kids Craft

    Image from EasyPeasyandFun.com

    Find More Arts & Crafts Ideas

    If you’re looking for more inspiration and ideas for arts and crafts projects to try with your students, take a look at the other blogs on our site. From the holiday season to everyday creativity boosters, there are plenty of projects to give a try.

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