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Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 
Valentine's Day Crafts | Activities With Children

February 8, 2008

Valentine Heart Pin

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Enjoy this classic Valentine
Heart Pin using tri-beads, lace and a pipe cleaner. Suitable for
kids with a little help. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Beading

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February 5, 2008

Valentine Cookie Purse

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Bake and decorate Valentine
Cookie Purses for the girls. Added to Valentine’s
Crafts

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February 4, 2008

Valentine Bear Photo Holder

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Sculpt this cutie pie Valentine
Bear Photo Holder from Sculpey or any polyform clay. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts

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February 1, 2008

I Love You For All Time Valentine’s Day Card

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Use your rubber stamps and scrapbooking tools to make this romantic
card for your sweetie . Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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January 31, 2008

My Funny Valentine Necklace Kids Craft

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With this Valentine
Necklace project, young kids can create their own fun Valentine’s
Day bling-bling. Added to kids crafts in the Valentine’s
Day Crafts.

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January 30, 2008

Printable Valentine Bingo

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Bingo is a fun group game. Print out your own Valentine’s
Bingo Cards. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts

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January 29, 2008

Valentine’s Day Candy Box Card Album

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What a cute idea! Recycle a Valentine’s Day heart-shaped candy box into
a Valentine’s
Card Album. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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January 28, 2008

Felt Valentines Brooch

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Surprisingly sophisticated for a simple project, this Valentine’s
Brooch can be made with just a few supplies that you may already
have. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts

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January 25, 2008

Valentine’s Day Windsock

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While the original Valentine’s
Day Windsock is cute, I’ll pull some funky ribbons from my stash for
this project. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts

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January 24, 2008

Sweet Words of Love Quotes

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Use this list of Sweet
Words of Love Quotes in many creative ways for your sweetie and for
friends, too. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Paper Crafts

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