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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Forgot Valentine’s Day? No worries! Discover easy, last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas to make your loved one feel special—quick DIY gifts, heartfelt notes, and simple surprises.

Perfect for busy parents and educators!

Valentine's Day Activities for Kids featured at The Educators' Spin On It

Valentine’s Day is this week!  Are you looking for a easy quick craft to do with your kids?  

We were so excited to see so many Valentine’s Day Activities shared on Last Week’s After School Express!  We figured you might be looking for last minute ideas to do after school this week with your kids so here are our favorites!  

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas 

  • Thumbprint Valentine’s Day Card from Gummy Lump
  • 3D Hearts from Look What I Found Mom
  • Top Secret Valentine Fun from Kids Activities Blog
  • Water Color and Salt Valentine from Teacher  Help for Parents
  • Valentine Sun Catcher from Kids Activities Blog
  • Valentine Story Stones from Creative Family Fun
  • Heart Healthy Food Test from B-Inspired Mama
  • Round Up of Valentine’s Day Activities from B-Inspired Mama
  • Mailboxes for Valentine’s Day from Crystal and Co.
  • Melted Crayon Garland from Teach Beside Me
  • Valentine Addition Game from A Learning Journey
  • Valentine Playdough Activities from Parent Teach Play
  • 30+ Valentine Activities from The Educators’ Spin On It
  • Car Painted Valentines from Coffee Cups and Crayons

Don’t forget to check out all of the Valentine’s Day Ideas from The Educators’ Spin On It!  

for More After School Activities

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Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Valentine's Day, Winter

About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca English says

    February 16, 2013 at 4:02 am

    What a fun selection of ideas.

    Thanks for linking to The Sunday Showcase.

  2. Karyn Tripp says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature this week! Have a wonderful week.

  3. A Learning Journey says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:03 am

    Thank you for featuring my post on your After School Link Up! I really appreciate it! We had so much fun playing the Valentine Bump Games listed.

  4. Rebecca English says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:29 am

    Oh I've just remembered to link up! Thanks!

  5. Teacher Help For Parents says

    February 10, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Thank you for featuring us on your After School Link Up.

  6. RainbowsWithinReach says

    February 10, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for throwing down the welcome mat. I appreciate your hosting.

    Debbie

  7. PragmaticMom says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for hosting! Some great ideas for Valentine's here! And our snow days will give us time to make them!

  8. Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says

    February 10, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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