Classroom Valentine Day Ideas.

Valentines day is almost here and if you're tired of the same old candy - cardboard -classroom handouts. Here are some fun craft ideas that you and your child can create over the weekend to make their gifts one of a kind. Thanks to Family Fun dot com where oodles of fun craft ideas await the curious searcher. Below are some of my favorites.

For your Pre-school and Younger Grade school Child:

Crayon Heart Instructions Here. Want to give a darling gift to the kids in your munchkin's pre-school class. Here's the perfect (non-hyper inducing) handout.

Putty in Your Hands Instructions - Dough you want to be mine instructions for making 24 heart putty balls for your child's class. This handout guarantee's no sugar rush. Many people commented that if you add a package of red Kool-aid to the recipe you get the coloring without the mess and have a fun scent as well.

You rule! instructions here.

Perfect gifts for the Pre-teen to Handout.

Captive Heart Necklace instructions here.

Rock Candy (Sweetheart Box disguise) instructions here.

Teacher Gift Ideas!

Candy Roses for your Teacher. Instructions Here!

Flower Pot Pencils instructions here - Just in case you don't want the teacher to get a sugar rush as well.

or why not try giving her a gift that will keep on giving.

Instructions for the Sweet Pea Pot here. Don't forget to check out reader comments on these instructions. I loved the idea of using Forget-Me-Not Flowers instead.

Get started now. It's so much more fun to do with your kids now. Way too stressful to leave it for the night before. Have fun!