Like many of us, I’m a BIG fan of Pinterest. 

I TRY everything I can on that platform–(emphasis on the TRY!)

Well, let me rephrase that.

I TRY everything I can possibly fit into my day/week that focuses on kid’s activities, crafts and learning on Pinterest. Ah. There. Better! 

I like to think of myself as fairly crafty but I will also tell you, NOT everything we do looks as “Martha Stewart” pretty as it does on Pinterest (hence the popularity of #pinterestfails!) 

From all of these imperfect Pinterest executions, I found the best activities for kids for Valentine’s Day!

The secret decoder one is definitely what I would deem as an imperfectly perfect pin execution of ours and the other activity…is just adorable! 

Either way, your kiddos are sure to L-O-V-E these activities! 

Even if they’re NOT as “Pinterest pretty” as you would like…no worries! Kiddos are making them…NOT our Cricket machines! 

I guarantee that they will remember the feeling from creating them with you than anything else! 

Now on to some awesomely creative Valentine’s Day activities! 

Secret Decoder Valentine’s Messages 

Picture Credit: CraftsbyAmanda 

This activity was an absolute FAVORITE last year and I can’t wait to start it up again this weekend! 

We created special secret decoder Valentine’s messages every day leading up to (and after) Valentine’s Day for each of our kids.

Every morning in February, they would wake up to find a new heart taped to their door with a secret message on it for them to decode. 

The messages focused on why we love them each so much. 

This activity is not only fun, but it’s an awesome way to hone in on why you love your kiddos so much and to emphasize those reasons with them.

I also did this with my hubby–it was pretty awesome! **Side note there**

I MUST admit, it really helped me to focus on those little reasons why I love my hubby so much.

Let’s face it, on any given busy, blurry day, it’s hard to think about how much you love it when your partner simply looks at you and smiles.

Below are all of the details on this adorable Valentine’s activity:

Here’s what you need:

1. White Crayon

2. Cardstock or plain white paper (hint: wax crayon sticks better to cardstock)

3. Scissors

4. Tape

5. Watercolor paint (ONLY) or Markers! (Lighter colors are best!)

Suggestions on How to Create and Execute this Activity: 

1.After your little loves go to sleep (or whenever it’s best for you!) create your secret Valentine’s hearts by cutting out any size heart shape you would like! 

2. Take a white crayon and write your secret message on cardstock paper.

I focused on specific things they do and things about their personalities that make them unique~ (why I love them so)~

i.e. their laughter, a time when they were generous, how they help out around the house, a special trait like how well they read, draw, play a sport, etc. 

I usually start my heart messages out with “We love how you…”

I also created these for my husband which we loved exchanging back and forth!   “We love how much you always make certain that everyone is happy”.

2. Hang them up on your little love’s doors for them to take down when they wake up!  

They will LOVE waking up every morning to decode a new secret message! 

Here’s an up-close view of our hearts from last year! We are using watercolors this year! 

Bonus Learning Opportunity: This adorable Valentine’s Day activity turned into a discussion about how wax is resistant to the watercolor in markers.

Such a great time!

Our daughter loved this Valentine’s activity so much that she made one for her daddy and I. It reads: Mommy and Daddy, I love making crafts together”.

                         Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt 

Hunt your way through Valentine’s Day!

Another fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is with a scavenger hunt…complete with clues!

This adorable scavenger hunt is easy to print up, cut out and set up around your home. 

Use all of the clues or choose only four (depending on how you’re feeling)! 

Last year, I did an activity without ANY preparation last year. 

I printed these ON Valentine’s Day…that’s how forward thinking I was–HA! 

But on a positive note…it gives you a good idea of how quick and easy this can be. 

Don’t have prizes ready? No problem! Throw a bag of fruit snacks, a heart-shaped donut, a special note, or print up free coloring pages at the end! 

Your kiddos will just be THRILLED to run around the house looking for that extra special Valentine’s Day Surprise! 

Have fun with these Valentine’s Day Activities!

Sharing is Caring-we would love to know about your favorite Valentine’s Day Activities! Share below!  

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