Need to keep the kids indoors (happily)because of the weather: too cold, too hot, raining? Tall order right? Put this invitation to play together(will take you 5 minutes), and let the kids create heart faces! Will keep them busy for a bit…
We are joining today in the series A-Z of Indoor Activities by Crafty Kids at Home. Find 26 awesome ideas for when you have to keep the kids entertained indoors!
For this H is for Heart Faces activity, I simply set out a heart shaped tray(you could use a cardboard heart too) and some bits and pieces. Some heart-shaped objects, pompoms, gems, pebbles etc.
I asked them to create faces and they jumped at the invitation to play! (This was set out for my 5.5 year old and 6.5 year old cousin.)
Creativity is the main learning objective here, although knowledge of facial features is used and of course fine motor skills and hand eye coordination(picking up the small pieces and placing it where you want it).
The kids realized when you place a heart for a mouth upside down, it looks sad. Perfect opportunity to discuss feelings too!
A fun Valentine’s Day activity that can be done indoors!
You might like to see these Valentine’s Day activities one can play indoors too:
Valentine’s Playdough Cookies
Heart Sensory Play
Loose Parts Play
Thanks so much for taking part in our A-Z of Indoor Activities. This is such a fun activity to do indoors. I like the way it can be used as a tool to discuss emotions as well. I love your cute heart tray by the ay. I can’t wait to have a go at this with my own kids.