Valentines Playdate Hearts Bunting

Creative Fun - Hearts Bunting

Sometimes it's the simple things that are best for play dates - especially with a mix of ages. Recently, we set up a simple Creation Station for a Valentines playdate, and the children got creative with the materials provided.  We then turned their creations into a cute Hearts Bunting decoration.

Materials needed for the Valentines Playdate Creation Station

Card in various shades of Pink and Red
Scissors
Dot Markers
Glue Sticks
Sequins
Glitter Dots
Pens
Chalks
Crayons

Valentines Playdate Creative fun

For our simple Creation Station for the 3 children at the playdate, I cut up a selection of hearts for them to decorate.

Using Dot Markers instead of normal paint, kept mess to a minimum, and with children of various ages at the creation station, they were able to use their own skills, decorating the hearts in the way that they wanted. Because we had very young children (under 2's) we avoided putting out the scissors but with an older play date that would be great.

Once the children had decorated the hearts (and it really doesn't matter if they do both sides - yes J is one of those children) We then hole-punched the corners and used some sparkly ribbon (left over from Christmas wrapping) to string the hearts together into a bunting that we could decorate our room with.

Valentines Play Date Inspiration

Would you like more inspiration for a Valentines Playdate - I did a Hangout on Air recently with Krissy from B-Inspired Mama and Gina from Connecting Family and Seoul with an idea for a simple snack to make and eat (going to try this next week), and some learning fun you can watch the video below enjoy

Are you planning a Valentines themed playdate for your kids what have you got planned?

Check out some of our other simple Valentines Ideas for Playdates and young children.

With 19 ideas for heart crafts for Tots this provides inspiration for those Valentines Day Cards for your little ones.

Make some simple Valentines Date Cupcakes which you can then decorate as you want for you and your kids.

Author

Cerys Parker

Cerys is a marine biologist, environmental educator, high school teacher and mum. Realising that life doesn't have to be put on hold and you don't just have to survive whilst the kids are young she shares ideas to inspire you to LIVE with the kids, with activities to do together, recipes to cook and enjoy and family travel to make memories to last a lifetime.