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Valentine’s Day Mad Libs

We love Mad Libs! Are you looking for a funny, candy-free Valentine? Look no further then a Valentine Mad Libs.   I think this is a perfect "card" to share with classmates in grades 3-6.  Boys really get a kick out of them too!  Nothing like funny adjectives for mad libs to get everyone laughing. By the way, we get our "candy" in at our home with a fun smore Valentine. Valentine Day's Mad Libs We actually used extra pages of Mad Libs books we already had. They're perfect to take on car … [Read more...]

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How to Make Pop Up Cards

Looking for a simple Pop Up Cards Tutorial for Kids?  This post says it all in pictures.  You can make pop up cards for any holiday, birthday or as thank you notes.  Don't forget about your grandparents, other relatives, teachers, and immediate family.  It is important for children to get involved in the making and sharing of love for others. Once your child knows how to make one, they will hopefully make more! Do you have a friend who loves gifts?  Giving them a card like this might speak … [Read more...]

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I Love You Sign Language Card

Sign-Language-Card

What Is I Love You In Sign Language? This special "I Love You" Sign Language card is simple, yet beautiful enough to send to anyone.  Every year my children ask me what I want for Valentine's Day and I ask for a card.  This card and our heart card are my two favorites. Is it important for children to get involved in the making and sharing of love for others.  Don't forget about your grandparents, other relatives, teachers, and immediate family.  This card isn't specific to one holiday, it's … [Read more...]

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Crystal Heart Science Experiment

Crystal Science Experiment This Crystal Science Experiment is a super way to bring some STEM activities into the holiday.  While we love Candy-Free Valentines, we have fun with hands-on experiments.  For more Valentines Crafts click here.  This crystal activity can be customized with different shapes and letters. When we finally tried to jump into the Borax Crystal crafting pool, it was a total bust.  Turns out I didn't have the correct ratio of Borax to water.  When we tweaked it just a … [Read more...]

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More Candy Free Valentines

Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  I still have great memories of my childhood Valentines Day.  I love watching children select cards and write out special cards for their friends.  With a little bit of prep, you'll be able to share some great candy free with the kids in your life.   We enjoy the candy at home with a fun little tradition of Valentines s'mores. Are your kids already getting excited about Valentines Day?  Our school requires all Valentines to be candy-free. … [Read more...]

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