Holidays are the perfect opportunities to let your kids know how much you love them. While you may already be thinking about ways to spoil your partner, don’t forget the little ones! This is also a great chance to demonstrate how far small acts of appreciation can go. Here are some ways to show your children love on Valentine’s Day.
Read a love-themed bedtime story.
Read them a classic like “Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You” or the easy-to-memorize “Huggy, Kissy”. You can also check out some of these Valentine’s Day books for kids.
Craft valentines together.
Pull out your craft bin and make cards for family and friends. Keep it simple and use the supplies you already have on hand. (It’s the thought that counts!) You can also try these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts.
Serve a Valentine’s Day cheese board.
Cheese and charcuterie boards make great snacks for kids. Try out this sweet and salty Valentine’s Day board from Coffee, Pancakes, and Dreams featuring classic holiday treats like chocolate hearts and conversation hearts.
Give them a voucher for a one-on-one date.
Kids love making decisions for themselves, so why not put the power in their hands with a voucher? You can use this printable to craft up a ticket for one-on-one time with mom and dad. Find more ways to show your family extra love.
Celebrate with heart-shaped food.
Try your hand at homemade pizza! You can also a heart-shaped cookie cutter for scrambled eggs or a sandwich. Here are some more heart-y meals to try.
Dress in pink or red together.
Pick out an outfit consisting of red or pink pieces. They will have so much fun choosing, and the decision-making process can also be used as an opportunity to practice their colors.
Cut out paper hearts.
Try out these cute printables that will allow kids to practice tracing and drawing hearts. When they’re done, you can use the hearts to decorate your fridge or their bedroom door.
Treat them with a sweet surprise.
Try one of these extra special Valentine’s Day treats you can make from home. Not in the mood to make a mess in the kitchen? Order one of theses decadent Valentine’s treats from a local sweet shop.Â
Teach them how to give compliments.
Teach your younger kids how to give compliments by telling them all the things you love about them. Who knows, your tiny sponge may give you one back.
Snuggle up for a family movie night.
Curl up on the couch and put on a classic cartoon love story. Try some of these movies featured in our “Watch This, Do That” series: “The Princess and the Frog”, “The Princess Bride” or “Frozen”.
Attend a local event.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago and the suburbs with these local events.
Buy them some Valentine’s Day pajamas.
There are some seriously adorable choices out there for themed pajamas. Don’t forget to take pictures!
Wind down with a bath.
Watch their eyes light up when you surprise them with a colored bath! Grab a bath bomb at the store or use colored bath drops for a fun twist on the usual routine.
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