<p>Love is in the air. Unfortunately, so is COVID-19. We’re still rolling with the punches and learning to live and love creatively in this new world of ours, and so I’ve gathered up some creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You’ll find cute crafts, fun games, and great activities to make this holiday a special one for your child. </p>
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\n<p><strong>Virtual Valentines</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because so many kids are still remote learning, class may be cancelled, and with it, the party. That means no sweet treats or handwritten cards, but there are still fun ways for your child to send love to their friends virtually. One fun idea is to have your child draw a Valentine’s card for his or her friends, take a picture of it, and forward it to all the group chats they’re in. They could also share funny Valentine’s Day memes with their friends or send out ecards. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s how to Zoom, so you might consider a Zoom party complete with party games like </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.weareteachers.com/20-fun-zoom-games-for-kids/">these</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. You can even design your own custom Valentine Zoom </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://youtu.be/T7QZCQkHYZ0">background</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
\n<p><strong>Get Crafting</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While everyone is spending lots of time at home, it’s the perfect time to create cute and awesome crafts with your kiddos. Everyone is obsessed with Baby Yoda, so check out </span><a href="https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/star-wars-yoda-card-craft/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">this super cute Valentine</span></strong>.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you have cardstock, print out <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">t</span></strong></span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/valentines-day-headbands/">his template of an adorable headband</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for your child to decorate and wear. I adore </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.theidearoom.net/origami-heart-valentine-bookmarks/">these origami heart bookmarks</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and they would make great gifts to put in the mail! For toddlers, </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://mommysbundle.com/handprint-valentine-printable-i-hand-you-my-heart/">handprint hearts</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are always fun and </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/valentine-wreath-craft-for-kids/">photo wreaths</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are simple and cute! Being creative with your child is a wonderful way to relieve anxiety and connect with them, so have fun crafting! Piabet</span></p>
\n<p><strong>Parent/Child Date Night</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When is the last time you took one child out for some quality time? With the usual crazy schedules of a family, it’s tough, but since COVID has slowed things down, maybe you can fit it in this Valentine’s Day. Treat your son or daughter to a fancy dinner date and a movie. Try skating or a cooking class. Make pottery or go horseback riding. Visit a museum or go on a hike. Don’t discuss school work or those undone chores. Just enjoy one another’s company and laugh a lot!</span></p>
\n<p><strong>Game Night</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a blast with a Valentine themed game night with your family and friends. </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.happinessishomemade.net/best-fun-valentine-games-for-kids/">Happiness is Homemade has put together a list of 30 games</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> like “pin the lips on Mrs. Valentine.” If you’re looking for more physically active games, try Cupid Says (like Simon Says), Minute to Win It games such as stacking conversation hearts, or wrap one another in red streamers like a mummy and see who is the fastest! </span></p>
\n<p><strong>Valentine’s Day Science Experiments</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you think of Valentine’s Day, science experiments are probably the last things to come to mind, but this is where the creativity comes in! </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-day-science-stem-activities-kids/">Little Bins for Little Hands has a great list of science experiments</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with a Valentine theme. Grow </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/crystal-hearts-valentines-science-experiment/">crystal hearts</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> overnight, make “</span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/valentines-slime-sensory-play-science-activity/">valen-slime</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">,” or make a </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/homemade-valentines-day-lava-lamp/">heart lava lamp!</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Red Ted Art has compiled even more great science activities, including making a love potion! Check those out </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.redtedart.com/easy-valentines-day-science-projects/">here</a></span></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. These are the perfect compliment to your child’s homeschooling and a creative way to celebrate the holiday.</span></p>