Guest Author - Diane Claus

Heart Matching File Folder Game
Print out the game.
The first two sheets go into the file folder.
Using clear contact paper cover the file folder and the sheets.
Cut out the hearts on the last page and laminate them.
I recommend using a small piece of Velcro on to hold the pieces on.
The object is to match the hearts with the same colored heart in the file folder.


Heart Envelopes
This takes a bit more time to put together. The first two pages have the envelopes on them. Cut out the envelopes and fold one side down and glue it to the white square. That will be the top. Next, fold in the two sides and fold up the bottom. Glue the bottom flap to the outside of the side flaps to form a pocket. You should not see any white. Repeat for all 6 envelopes. Glue the envelopes to a file folder and allow to dry.
Cut out and laminate the hearts.
The object is to deliver the hearts to the same color envelope.


Valentine Heart Lacing Basket
Print out the Hearts onto card stock and let the kids decorate the heart. Line the two hearts up and using a hole punch, punch out the holes around the heart. Give the kids a red shoes lace two lace around the out side. Leave the top open to put in Valentines or paper flowers.


Bear with Heart Card
Color and cut out the bear and the heart. Make sure to cut the heart in half vertically.
Lay the halves of the heart together on the front of the bear.
Fold the bear’s arms on the dotted line.
Glue the paws of the bear to the heart. When dry you can write a message on the inside of the heart.


Valentine Bear
If you prefer not to do the above craft, here is just the bear to color.


Love Bug
You will need:
-Four pom poms (your choice of color)
-Two wiggly eyes
-Glue

Glue the pom poms together so they form a straight line.
Glue the wiggly eyes side by side on one of the end pom poms.
Optional: Cut out four small hearts and with the point to face the back of the bug glue one to each pom pom for feet.
Allow to dry and you have a Love Bug.