Easy Valentine’s Day Craft: Heart Person Activity for Kids

A Simple Valentine’s Day Craft for Unexpected Snow Days

You have elaborate Valentine's Day activities planned. But then—a surprise snowstorm! You are returning to school on Valentine's Day with little time to prepare. You need something fun, meaningful, and low-prep—enter the Heart Person Craft!

 

Why Heart People Are the Perfect Last-Minute Craft

1. Minimal Materials:

Just two colors of cardstock, scissors, and glue—no fancy supplies needed.

 

 

2. No-Prep Simplicity: 

Print, cut, glue—that's it! Perfect for getting kids back into the routine after days off. 

 

3. Flexible and Creative:

Students can customize their Heart People, making them as simple or as detailed as time allows. 

 

4. Great for Lower Elementary and Above:

Whether in first grade or fourth grade, kids will love this craft! The rectangular limbs are easy to cut out, and there are guide lines so students know where to fold their paper, creating an accordion style. 

 

5. Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a Heart Person

Includes a step-by-step instructional reading passage that guides students through the craft. Students engage in purposeful reading and practice comprehension skills while creating a fun Valentine's decoration. It comes with a quiz and answer key—making it an authentic cross-curricular activity.

 

Turn Your Heart People into a Fun Valentine’s Day Display

 

This craft activity is simple, cute, and classroom-ready. It is the perfect Valentine's Day display. The adorable Heart People can hang from the ceiling of your classroom. Embellish as much or as little as desired. Students can add google eyes, yarn hair, or even glitter if time and materials permit.

 

An Easy, Stress-free Valentine’s Day Solution

 

Sometimes, simple is best-especially after unexpected days off in February. The Heart Person Craft saves time, engages students, and makes Valentine's Day special, even after a snowstorm! Tap the image below to get the resource. Tap the second image below to get the craft with additional seasonal resources.

 

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