Valentine’s Pockets
15 Minutes: 4 and up: Valentines Day
Valentine's Pockets
An Activity for School-age Children
Before You Begin:
GATHER MATERIALS:
12" x 18" construction paper, yarn, yarn needle, decorating materials
Furthermore:
Economical and easy solution to collecting Valentine's cards.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Fold two pieces of 12" x 18" construction paper together in half
STEP 2
Cut a large wide heart out starting at the center fold
STEP 3
Punch holes in 2-3" intervals along the edge of both hearts (pieces of paper still together)
STEP 5
Begin "sewing" the two pieces of paper together with the yarn, going through each hole
STEP 7
The heart is now ready for decorating!
STEP 4
Cut a 48" long piece of yarn and tie to the top edge of one of the hearts where the hole punch is
STEP 6
When at the other side of the heart, tie the end in a knot
STEP 8
The finished heart can be hung or taped to desks ready to receive Valentine's!
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