If you’re planning Valentines crafts for 5–10 year olds, this roundup brings together 15 of our best, easy-to-manage projects for elementary-aged children. These activities were created with young makers in mind—minimal prep, clear results, and lots of creative fun. I’ve gathered them here so you can browse ideas quickly and pick the ones that suit your group or family.
Many of these Valentines crafts were tested with my daycare kids when they were in elementary school, so they’re well suited to ages 5–10. The projects vary in complexity, giving you options for younger children who need simpler steps and older kids who want a little more challenge.
Below you’ll find a short description of each project and what makes it great for elementary students. Click any linked post for full instructions, materials lists, and step-by-step photos.
For other age groups:
- For Valentines Crafts for Tweens and Teens, click here.
- For Toddlers and Preschoolers, click here and here.
- For Homemade Valentines Card Ideas, click here.
I hope your kids enjoy crafting for Valentine’s Day as much as ours do!
Tip: Follow the links under each photo for full project details and easy-to-follow instructions.
Styrofoam sewing is a gentle introduction to hand-sewing and basic stitches. Make heart shapes to give this activity a Valentines theme—perfect for practicing coordination and developing fine motor skills.
These milk carton Valentines houses are a fun recycling craft. Make a whole village on a windowsill for an eye-catching classroom or home display.
Combine art and science with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol. The chemical reaction spreads color in fascinating ways, producing vibrant, marbled hearts that feel like mini experiments.
Children of all ages will love decorating cardboard Valentines cookies. Each “cookie” can be individualized with paint, glitter, and textured toppings to spark imagination.
Paper plate heart weaving mixes painting, tracing, hole-poking, and yarn weaving for a satisfying multi-step craft. It’s ideal for ages 5–8, while older children may prefer the sewing or printmaking projects.
Tissue paper hearts are a timeless elementary craft. Younger kids can crumple and stick, while older children can plan colors or twist tissue on a pencil for a neater look.
Try Sharpie on photo paper for glossy, jewel-bright hearts. These make striking mobiles or classroom displays when strung together.
Styrofoam printmaking is a favorite technique for producing repeatable designs. Use the method in this tutorial to create handmade Valentines cards that look professional but are simple to produce.
This toilet roll and paper bag framed heart makes a charming gift. Kids can craft a textured heart on a paper-bag “canvas” and display it in a simple frame for a heartfelt present.
Let older kids experience the slick feel of drawing on aluminum foil with tinfoil and Sharpie hearts. The results are shiny and satisfying without much mess.
Kids who can handle a little sparkle will enjoy making glittered clay dough hearts. The dough uses just two kitchen ingredients plus water, and shaping and decorating it is part of the fun.
Another plate-based idea is paper plate Valentines weaving. Younger children can weave freely, while older students can practice basic stitches and plan woven patterns.
Tie-dyed heart sun catchers brighten a winter window with bold color. This simple, repeatable process remains a favorite across ages for the instant, cheerful results.
If you want sparkle without a big mess, try glittered heart luminaries. They’re tidy to make and look lovely as a centerpiece for a Valentines meal.
Ribbon and fabric scrap cards are a great way to use leftovers from your sewing basket. They build fine motor skills for younger children and let older kids experiment with color and composition.
You may also enjoy:
- 6 Valentines Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- 5 More Valentines Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- 11 Valentines Crafts for Tweens and Teens
- 10 Homemade Valentine Card Ideas for Kids
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