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10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas

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Valentine’s Day is a time when people express their love and affection for one another, often through the exchange of cards, flowers, and sweets. If you have a child who celebrates Valentine’s Day, you may find that they come home with a large amount of candy on this holiday.

This can be overwhelming and may not be the most healthy option. To address this issue, you may want to consider sending a non-candy Valentine with your child. Non-candy Valentines are a great way to show your love and appreciation for someone without relying on sugary treats. In this article, we will share 10 ideas for non-candy Valentines that are perfect for almost anyone on your list.

Check out these Little Valentines day trinkets you can label and gift too.

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1- Valentine Fruit Tags from Craftaholics Anonymous

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2- Popcorn Valentine from See Vanessa Craft

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3- Color My World Printable from Crazy Little Projects

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4- I Wheelie Like You from Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

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5- You Blow Me Away Printable from The Girl Creative

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6- Have A Ball from Love The Day

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7- Rainbow Loom Bracelet from Hey JenRenee

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8- Sip! Sip! Horray! from Bargain Briana

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9- Love Bug Valentines from Dandee Designs

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10- Heart Glow from Kommunicated

Here are 10 more ideas for non-candy gifts to give on Valentine’s Day:

  1. A bouquet of flowers is a classic Valentine’s Day gift that is sure to be appreciated. Choose from a variety of flowers, such as roses, lilies, or daisies, to create a special arrangement.
  2. A heartfelt card or letter is a simple, yet meaningful gift that shows you took the time to express your feelings in writing.
  3. A cozy blanket or throw pillow is a practical and comforting gift that will be appreciated all year round.
  4. A potted plant is a living reminder of your love and can be enjoyed for years to come.
  5. A book is a great gift for the reader in your life. Choose a book that you think they will enjoy, or one that holds special meaning for both of you.
  6. A piece of handmade jewelry, such as a necklace or bracelet, is a unique and personal gift.
  7. A scented candle or essential oils set can create a relaxing atmosphere and add a touch of luxury to their home.
  8. A gift certificate for a massage or spa day is a thoughtful way to help your loved one relax and unwind.
  9. A cooking or baking class is a fun and interactive gift that allows your loved one to learn a new skill and create delicious meals.
  10. A subscription to a favorite magazine or streaming service is a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

 

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  1. the link to the wheelie valentine does not work. I did find it at craftingfunthings

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Gross Motor Math Ideas

With little kids especially, linking learning to physical activity really does help them learn. Movement can help kids focus, and it just keeps them from sitting still all day, which isn’t good for anyone. 

The good news is lots of different learning activities can be adopted to get kids moving while they learn, so let’s look at some math and number activities that use gross motor skills. 

Probably the most obvious thing would be hopscotch, which helps kids count while they hop. You can also mix up the numbers, do skip counting with the numbers, give kids a simple math problem and have them hop to the correct answer, and on and on. 

This number hop game from Gift of Curiosity is a more chaotic version, with number flash cards on the floor that kids can hop, skip or jump to as you call them out (this one is more for individual number identification than counting). It’s a great indoor option if it’s too hot, cold or rainy out to do traditional hopscotch, too. 

This painter’s tape number line idea from Days with Grey doesn’t involve quite as much movement, but kids can move around while they place things on the number line and work on learning about one to one correspondence. In the blog post they use shoes, but you can count anything you’ve got handy. (Be warned when I visited this website had an ad that continually took up the whole page, but you can get the idea pretty quickly.)

One of the important tasks of learning numbers is learning a parent’s phone number just in case it’s ever needed, or how to dial 911 in case on an emergency. Teaching Mama has a great way to practice telephone numbers and get some movement in with a giant telephone keypad made out of paper plates. You can also use this for counting practice, but it’s a great idea for learning phone numbers, too. 

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