Valentines Day

Valentines day is coming up soon! And if you're like me, this is the time when you get really crafty with your gifts! Regular store bought valentines are great, but they are so generic, and really have no thought put into them. There are some great little crafts out there that are easy to make out of things you probably already have around your house, or out of things that you can get for free! What is better than that!?

   

The first craft is so easy to make, and any teacher knows they have TONS of extra broken crayons laying around the house or classroom. Simply remove the wrapping from the crayons and chop them up into small 1/2 inch peices and place into a rubber heart shapped cookie pan. Cook the crayons at 230 degrees for 15 minutes then let cool. Voila! you have made a cute, more personal valentine for everyone in your class!

 

These cute owl valentines are a great craft idea to do with your class around valentines day. Students are always excited to take valentines a valentine home to thier parents. Print out the pattern onto colored paper for the students to cut out and let them make thier own owl. Encourage them to add something to make thier owl unique.

For younger students, make di-cuts in the shapes they'll need and have them glue them together. Another way to add a little fun to the owl valentines is to use google eyes instead of crate paper.

 

 I know I've posted these before, but I just think they are a great gift for your students. All you need are free paint swatches (available at most stores) ribbon, and a cute hole punch. There you go! Three cute activities and crafts for Valentines Day!