Valentine’s Day 2024 is upon us. And if you are looking for some fun ways to celebrate the day with your children, we have got you covered. Even though this special holiday is during the middle of the school week, there are still some fun activities that you can do that will unquestionably spread the love and create wonderful memories for all involved. Check out our list below!
Serve the kids breakfast in bed
Everyone loves breakfast in bed. Kick-off your child’s Valentine’s Day by showing them some love in the kitchen. Whether it is heart-shaped cinnamon rolls, chocolate-covered strawberries, pancakes with red and white sprinkles, or Valentine’s Day pastries from the corner bakery, serve them breakfast in bed. This will unquestionably be a hit and they will be talking about it throughout their day!
Watch Valentine’s Day themed movie before lights out
Before it is time for lights out for the night, try to take in a Valentine’s Day themed movie. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You, True: Happy Hearts Day, and Gnomeo and Juliet are just a few classics that aren’t too long to watch and will unquestionably make Valentine’s Day 2024 a memorable one. Didn’t find a title that you and your family would like to watch? Don’t fret, we have more choices for you here!
Have a Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt with a sweet reward
This one might take a little bit of creativity to pull off, but remember, Valentine’s Day is all about the chocolate! Create a mini scavenger hunt around the house that include prizes at the end of each clue location, leading up to finding and solving the grand prize clue. What does the winner get? Well, you decide. It can be anything from a heart shaped box of candy, Valentine’s Day cookies, the choices are endless!
Read a Valentine’s Day themed story for bedtime.
There are many Valentine’s Day themed stories for you and your kids to read for bedtime. Some of the favorites from the experts include: “I Love You, Stinky Face“, “Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love“, “Click, Clack, Moo I Love You“, and “Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar“.
Have a heart-to-heart
Break out the Conversation Hearts over dinner and start talking. This not only opens the lines of communication, but it also gives parents and children the opportunities to get to know each other in the spirit of the holiday. You can ask each other questions such as “Fill-in the blank, things that make you feel love are…,” “I love my memory of…,” “I love to make other people feel happy by…,” “Something I love to do with family is…” Sometimes a little prompting can be the best way to have a heart-to-heart.
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