3 Easy Valentine’s Gifts Kids Can Make (Even Last Minute!)
in Parenting Tips on February 7, 2025by totluckThese simple, adorable crafts from babies, toddlers, and preschoolers make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for family members, teachers and friends—plus, they help little ones develop important skills!
💖 From Baby: Handprint Love Keepsake
A baby’s handprint is a sweet way to track growth over time! Use the Totluck Handprint Art by Month Shareable to make a heartfelt keepsake.
🖐 What You’ll Need:
- Totluck Handprint Art by Month printable
- Non-toxic, washable paint
- Cardstock or thick paper
- Wet wipes for cleanup
🖐 How to Make It:
- Print the template.
- Apply paint to your baby’s hand and press it onto the paper.
- Let it dry and add a message like “Your are always in my heart!”
- Frame it or turn it into a card.
🖐 Bonus Idea: Add a footprint for extra cuteness!
🎨 From Toddler: Love Pieces Collage
Tearing paper strengthens a toddler’s pinch grip! This fun activity also encourages creativity while making a special Valentine’s gift.
🎨 What You’ll Need:
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Cardstock or paper for the base
- Marker for personalization
🎨 How to Make It:
- Let your toddler tear construction paper into small pieces.
- Draw a large heart on the base paper.
- Have them glue the pieces inside the heart.
- Write a message like “I love you to pieces!”
🎨 Bonus Idea: Use tissue paper for a softer, textured effect!
✂️ From Preschooler: Heart Suncatcher
This craft helps preschoolers practice scissor skills while learning about light and color!
✂️ What You’ll Need:
- Contact paper or wax paper
- Tissue paper in Valentine’s colors
- Scissors
- Black construction paper (optional for an outline)
✂️ How to Make It:
- Cut a large heart from the contact or wax paper.
- Let your preschooler cut or tear tissue paper into small pieces.
- Have them stick the tissue pieces onto the sticky side of the heart.
- Seal it with another layer of contact paper.
- Tape it to a window to see the colors shine!
✂️ Bonus Idea: Add glitter for extra sparkle! ✨