Who doesn’t love a great party? Getting friends and family together with the kids is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Sure you and your honey need a romantic night alone too, but getting the kids involved in preparations, activities, baking and crafts not only makes them feel loved but also part of the celebration! Whether you invite a few neighbours or do these ideas with just your family, here are 10 ways to have fun with the kids this Valentine’s Day!
1. Every great party needs decorations! Make some Valentine's Day door hangers, banners and heart wreaths or let your little guests help you make them as well!
2. Get baby in on the fun this Valentine's Day! Since it's likely their FIRST Valentine's Day be sure to make an adorable footprint keepsake. Just imagine how much Daddy will love this one!
3. Get in the kitchen for some baking fun! Here are 10 ideas for Valentine's treats and snacks like heart pops, how to make a heart shaped cupcake, fruit kabobs and even Valentine s'mores!
4. Watch one of these 10 great Valentine's movies about love. Perfect for the whole family!
5. Babies and Toddlers will LOVE to explore with a sensory bin filled with red, white and pink items to touch and feel! Want to get even messier? Try painting with red colour vanilla pudding!
6. Sing some songs about love and teach the babies, toddlers and even adults to sign the words "I Love You" using sign language. We love this classic;
Skidamarink a-dink, a-dink, Skidamarink a-doo,
I love you. (2x)
I love you in the morning, and in the afternoon;
I love you in the evening, underneath the moon.
Oh, skidamarink a-dink, a-dink,
Skidamarink a-doo,
I love you.
7. Valentine's Day is for chocolate, right? How about renting or buying an inexpensive chocolate fountain (like this one from Bed, Bath and Beyond for under $40)? Place some strawberries, banana slices, grapes and marshmallows on wooden skewers and let the kids dip away! This is a total party showstopper!
8. You might want some little presents or prizes for your party! Try these great ideas for Valentine's gifts for kids!
9. Get the parents and kids in on some fun! Write love letters to each other, throughout the night and leave them in a little DIY valentine mailbox or write it on a heart and place it on your valentine tree!
10. Grab the kids, play some romantic music and dance! Kids love to see Mommy and Daddy dancing…then switch partners and teach them a few slow moves. Create some memories for years to come!
Happy Valentine's Day from momstown! Check your local momstown community to see what Valentine's events they willl be hosting this month!
