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In this issue, you will find fun art projects, crafts, and science projects that you can do together with your kids. These projects can also be easily adapted for other holidays and events.

Have fun – and Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Projects

Valentine’s Day Puzzles – “I go to pieces without you!” Instead of sending a regular card on Valentine’s Day, surprise your friends and family with a special puzzle that you make yourself.

Crystal Hearts – Surprise your sweetheart with a crystal heart on Valentine’s Day – one that you grow yourself!

Valentine Shrink Art – Make unique decorations and holiday gift tags using shrink art film! Kids love to watch their works of art shink before their eyes!

Eco-Friendly Silk Gift Wrap – Make your Valentine’s Day gifts extra special… wrap them in silk! It’s two gifts in one! This article includes detailed diagrams for a variety of different wrapping styles.

Scent-sational Dough – Mix up a batch of sweet smelling play dough, and color it red or pink! Kids love this colorful, sweet-smelling, easy-to-make dough. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to make sweet hearts!

Valentine’s Day Magnets – Use our Valentine Hearts Template or our Conversation Hearts Template to make your own Valentine magnets! These templates work great with our Magnetic Ink Jet Paper.

Small Gift Box or Party Favor Box – Package small gifts, treats, or party favors in this gift box you can make yourself! Includes template to download.

Candy Cone Treat Holder – Surprise your special someone with a hand-made candy cone filled with sweet treats! Perfect for hanging on a door knob! Includes template to download.

Racing Hearts Game – Here is a fun game that allows kids to experiment with the laws of physics while racing hearts! Include template to download.

Outside the Box – Creative Thinking Activity

Do you really know how creative your kids are? Ask them our Creative Thinking activity for this month to find out:

You’ve been asked to create a new candy for Valentine’s Day. What flavor would you like it to be? What color is it? What does it look like? What will you name it? How will you package it?

Have your child write or draw pictures of their ideas!

Website Links

Necco manufactures 8 billion Sweethearts year ’round to meet consumer demand. See how this popular and iconic candy is made with this virtual tour! Click Virtual Tour to get started.

Free Printables

February Calendar – Customize your own calendar for February!

February Sketch and Tell™ – Download this activity sheet for your kids to express themselves!

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