Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day! There are many fun ways kids can celebrate, from making cards to treats to going on special outings.

One great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is by making a paper Valentines Day snow globe craft together.

This easy project can be adapted for any age group, and it’s a great way to use up leftover scraps of paper and stickers. Plus, kids will have a sweet decoration to keep year-round!

Getting started is easy. See the next section for simple, step-by-step directions. Also, be sure to take a peek at all of our Valentine crafts for kids.

Valentine Paper Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers
• Heart stickers (optional)
• Snowglobe template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the snow globe template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by gluing the eye just to the right of the elephant’s trunk.

Next, glue the inner ear to the outer ear.

Use the pink marker to draw on an eyebrow above the eye and a cheek below the eye.

Assemble the snowglobe by gluing the base to the bottom of the orb.

Position the plaque in the middle of the base and glue it in place.

Now glue the elephant to the bottom of the orb, just above the base of the snowglobe.

Place the heart balloon somewhere above the elephant’s trunk and glue it down.

Use the black marker to draw a string from the bottom of the ballon to the top of the elephant’s trunk.

If you want, write a message or word on the snowglobe’s plaque.

Optionally, place some heart stickers around the snowglobe.

Now your child has an adorable and cheery snow globe that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

More Valentine’s Day Fun

Keep going with even more Valentine’s Day activities that will have your child learning and having fun!

From reading books together, doing more fun crafts together, or introducing some simple Valentines Day themed activities, we have plenty of ideas for you! Below are some of our top ideas.

Valentine’s Books For Kids

There’s no better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day than by snuggling up with your little ones and reading them a book.

Whether they’re just starting out or already have a long list of favorites, they’ll appreciate spending time together while discovering new stories! Even if you just read a few pages, it can make all the difference. What better way to express your love than to share the joy of books?

Who knows, maybe one day those same stories will be read back to their kids! Celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day by sharing a heartwarming story today!

Below are some of the top Valentine’s Day books. Get them on Amazon to add to your home collection or see if your local library has them on hand.

Love From The Crayons – If your kids love any of the Crayon books, they’ll want to read this Valentine version where the crayons explore the bright colors and subtle shades of love.

The Invisible String – This is a sweet story all children will want to hear. It’s about a mother who tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string.

Little Blue Truck’s Valentine – Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine’s Day cards to all his farm animal friends. As he does, he wonders, will anyone give one to him?

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids

Doing crafts with your kid is a great way to bond and create lasting memories! Not only does crafting itself have numerous benefits, such as improving fine motor skills and aiding in cognitive development, but it can also provide an amazing opportunity for you to spend quality time together – You get to be their teacher, mentor, and best of all, their playmate!

And when the masterpiece is complete? You get to love and admire the artwork your kids created with your help – that’s a moment neither of you will ever forget. So why not give crafting with your kid a go and see how much fun it can be?!

Try out some of our other popular Valentine’s Day crafts below.

Monkey Valentine Craft – If your kids can’t get enough of monkeys, they’re sure to fall in love with this cute and easy monkey Valentine craft! With our handy printable template, the hardest part of creating these adorable primate pals is deciding which color paper to use! It’s perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners. They’ll have a blast crafting and sharing these monkey masterpieces with family, friends, and classmates alike.

Yoda Card Craft – If your kids are Star Wars fans, then why not get creative and make them a Yoda card? Kids of all ages will love bringing the beloved wise green Jedi master to life with their own two hands! Get ready for big smiles from your little ones when they show off their Yoda cards – and remember, may the Force be with you!

Pig Valentine Craft – If your kids are looking for a fun and creative way to spread love this Valentine’s Day, why not make it happen with this adorable pig craft? The best part is that it’s so easy and perfect for all the little hands out there, which makes it ideal for celebrating with your kids or students! All you need to do is put together some basic supplies and watch the smiles appear!

Llama Card Craft – Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to have the kids express their creativity, and if you want something fun and cute to make with the kids at home or in school, then this llama valentine card is ideal! Plus, we make it really simple by providing a free printable template.

Valentine’s Activities For Kids

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we know you’re looking for some fun activities to keep your little one busy. That’s why we’ve created these Valentine do a dot printables that are perfect for children of all ages! Practice letter recognition, numbers, counting, patterns, and more with this engaging activity.

Give your kids something fun to do with these free printable Valentine coloring pages. They’re simple and no-prep, so you’ll be able to have them ready in just a minute without any hassle. Let the creativity flow this holiday season by giving your kids an art project they can enjoy doing together as a family.

This Valentine’s Day, make learning fun with these Valentine’s Day worksheets! With a variety of activities to choose from, kids can practice their handwriting, scissors skills and letter recognition. It’s the perfect way for young learners to take a break from the screen and have some fun with paper and pen!

Valentine Fun

• This “love you” little girl’s sweatshirt is so adorable!!
• All the kids will love these Etch A Sketch Valentine cards.
• Teachers will love this Valentine’s Day t-shirt!

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Valentine Snow Globe Template