Do you need a simple, easy, and low-cost Valentine card? Download my free printable Valentines for kids and pair them with a glow stick. This inexpensive Valentine is a great non-candy option for children to give to friends and classmates.
Wait, it’s Valentine’s Day already?
If you’re also coming with that energy, I get it. I am forever bewildered by Valentine’s Day and always stunned how quickly it arrives.
Hopefully, my “past Valentine’s day Susie” can support you with what I made years ago for my middle kid. Let’s hope this idea will save you time and stress.
My middle loves a glow stick moment so a few years ago, I made these printable Valentine cards that pair perfectly with a glow stick. They’re a free download and I hope it helps your Valentine plans!
You can print the cards at home and order the glow sticks online (or use some you already have…) so this Valentine comes together in a snap.
RELATED: Looking for quick and easy Valentine’s day activities for kids? This set is perfect for home and class parties.
Supplies
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Below are items you may want for putting together these Valentines. These are items I always have on hand in my supply bin to make projects easy.
For the actual Valentine’s, I used my trusty set that I have in bulk from my kids’ obsession with glow stick baths. Also, don’t forget that various dollar stores often have these , too.
Bulk Glow Sticks (pack of 100)
It’s 100 thin glow sticks. That’s a lot. if you need a lot, this may be the right pack for you.
How to assemble the printable Valentine cards
Step 1: I recommend printing the Valentine cards on card stock paper. It’s a better weight for craft project like these (which is why I always have a ream of it on hand).
Step 2: Cut out the Valentines (easy peasy).
Step 3: Add two hole punches (on the left and right side of the printable). This is where you will stick the glow sticks. See my photo for how I lined up my hole punches.
Step 4: Sign (or have your child sign) their name to the back of the card before assembling.
Step 5: Slide the glow stick through the holes.
Step 6: Admire your adorable homemade Valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course not! This is a bonus activity and mostly customary in United States schools. Handing out Valentine’s day cards is not a requirement.
The best list of books for Valentine’s day can be found at Happily Ever Elephants.
These come together quickly in just a few minutes. Depending on your child and whether they will be writing their name on the back will also dictate the time. Tip: Have your child only write on 3-5 cards at a time. Take a break and do another set.
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