Crafty people, need suggestions!

odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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I need three different crafts for a group of 30 six & seven year olds to do for Valentine's Day.

It must be something I can carry in with me into the class room (ie. no baking, no "food" crafts, etc).

Each craft should take 15 minutes or less and require limited adult supervision.

I am an accountant. My creativity and gift with children is... well... minimal *LOL* I have searched Pinterest, but am coming up with a lot of ideas that require food, or thread & needle, or a hot glue gun - all things that won't work for us.

If anyone has a link or ideas for me, I'll totally love you forever!!
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  • Vain_Witch
    Vain_Witch Posts: 476 Member
    Popsicle stick "mailboxes" for their valentines that they get from their friends.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/valentine.html

    http://www.marthastewart.com/274841/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids/@center/276967/valentines-day
  • Vain_Witch
    Vain_Witch Posts: 476 Member
    Oh, and you can have them make some really fun valentines for their parents with just construction paper and things like lace, colored rice, etc.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Maybe this is too cliche for you... but why not just have them make Valentines?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Macaroni jewelry should be easy enough.
  • Windy_
    Windy_ Posts: 1,012 Member
    Target has those foam crafts kits with hearts that can be decorated, I think they come with ten foam hearts then all the foam pieces for decorating. And they're only like 5.99 a box.
  • sissiluv
    sissiluv Posts: 2,205 Member
    I'm pretty sure you can buy a cheap silkscreening kit from Teeter Totter Toys if you have them...that's always neat but not really Valentines specific.

    Could get them to make valentines day cards, coupon booklets, write a cute story for their parents since they should know the basics of spelling by then...

    Or google it.
  • Allie_71
    Allie_71 Posts: 1,063 Member
    Designing their own board game? They can decorate their board (made of cardboard or foam) and design the pieces and then play the game with their friends if they finish early?
  • bloodysore
    bloodysore Posts: 77 Member
    Woven paper hearts to hold their valentines! I loved making these so much at that age.
    http://www.the-craftycafe.com/step-by-step-projects/swedish-woven-paper-hearts-and-a-printable-template
    This one is really fancy, and makes extra hearts, but it might be a little too hard for that age group to cut accurately.
    http://spoonful.com/crafts/woven-heart-basket
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
    I saw one on pinterest where you take a paper towel or toilet paper roll and make a dent in it so it looks like a heart. Then you can dip it in paint and it's like a stamp almost. could use it to make valentines for their favorite person/role model.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Foam hearts, glitter, feathers, glue, and googly eyes. Just throw the *kitten* on the table and let them go wild.
  • Cameron_1969
    Cameron_1969 Posts: 2,855 Member
    http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=valentines+day+crafts+
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Maybe this is too cliche for you... but why not just have them make Valentines?

    Honestly? They're exchanging Valentine's BEFORE the party with all their friends. So parents will already have bought or made their things and filled their friends bags before we get there in the afternoon.

    We COULD have them make some for their parents if the teacher isn't already planning on doing that. I'll ask her.
  • SlickFootAnna
    SlickFootAnna Posts: 611 Member
    Make them make hearts that say "STD's are BOP".

    Good reminder for them.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    crafts or activities? With minimal effort and a copier you can make a "bingo" game for the kids. Use conversation hearts or jelly beans to be the markers.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    paper bags - craft paper - scissors - glue - paper doillies - markers/crayons. maybe even GLITTER (as long as you don't have to do the clean up)

    let children run feral making bags to collect their valentines.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Foam hearts, glitter, feathers, glue, and googly eyes. Just throw the *kitten* on the table and let them go wild.
    *LMAO* YOu're a girl after my own heart, you know that :)

    Sadly, the teacher likes things VERY organized. I need to have three stations, three crafts, demo them, the kids rotate... etc.

    They could make their own valentine's day mardi gras like mask, that's always fun! And maybe a wand at the next station? hrmmmm.


    I love you all, btw. Great stuff!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Make them make hearts that say "STD's are BOP".

    Good reminder for them.

    *nuzzle* I adore you.
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    A picture frame? A crown/tiara? A door hanger? If there is a "only a dollar" type store nearby, you can get them cheap cheap.

    Doilies are fun. Make a heart decoration out of a doilie.

    Glue and glitter makes kids happy happy happy.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    do you like the kids? their parents?

    if not, just buy as much super glue and glitter as you can get your hands on.

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  • cwanek726
    cwanek726 Posts: 98 Member
    Valentine's 'Love Bugs'

    Consists of toilet paper tubes, constructions paper, googlie eyes, pipe cleaners and a sharpie.

    z9LbBko.jpg?1
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    What about

    -construction paper and rubber stamps (or paint, or glitter or ...) to make their own valentines?

    -get multiple types of beads and string and let them make friendship/love bracelets.

    -Popsicle stick picture frames

    - PAPER BAG PUPPETS

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  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    Valentine's 'Love Bugs'

    Consists of toilet paper tubes, constructions paper, googlie eyes, pipe cleaners and a sharpie.

    z9LbBko.jpg?1

    too cute
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    Woman! How did you get roped into this???!!!


    "snow globes"...glitter, water, and some sort of clear container.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Woman! How did you get roped into this???!!!


    "snow globes"...glitter, water, and some sort of clear container.

    Ooooh... I :heart: this idea!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Last year I helped in G's class for V day. They made wreaths that were cheap white paper plates with the center cut out. They glued on hearts of different sizes. Another idea I just had is to get pipe cleaners and those interlocking beads. They can make a heart ornament.
  • dawnerika
    dawnerika Posts: 22 Member
    I saw an extremely simple craft project that literally takes hardly any time at all and the finished product is really cute. You would take a clean can and merely surround it with clothespins - clip them over the rim. The can and/or the pins can be painted or decorated, also. They make cute holders for just about anything - pens & pencils, plants. It sounds hokey but they are kinda cute.
    http://cfabbridesigns.com/craft-projects/clothespin-planter/
  • Kamikazeflutterby
    Kamikazeflutterby Posts: 770 Member
    Foam hearts, glitter, feathers, glue, and googly eyes. Just throw the *kitten* on the table and let them go wild.
    *LMAO* YOu're a girl after my own heart, you know that :)

    Sadly, the teacher likes things VERY organized. I need to have three stations, three crafts, demo them, the kids rotate... etc.

    They could make their own valentine's day mardi gras like mask, that's always fun! And maybe a wand at the next station? hrmmmm.


    I love you all, btw. Great stuff!

    Ooh, have them make masks and wings and bow and arrows to make their own cupid costume. One item per station.

    That, or have them use those crappy candy hearts and magazine clippings to make collages.


    Edited to add: and make those bows and arrows functional. Sugared up kids with projectiles will guarantee that you never get roped into this kinda thing again.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Ooh, have them make masks and wings and bow and arrows to make their own cupid costume. One item per station.

    I like this idea too.
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    Just a thought Im not sure if you have a target by your area but last time I visited one (this past weekend) I noticed they have alot of little different activity things in their dollar/value isles.(you know the one at the entrance where all the low price stuff is at) it was abunch of stickers and foam stuff. Just a thought:smile:

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