Virtual Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

Get the kids to make virtual Valentine’s Day decorations, like paper chains and hearts they can hang up around their house. You could even send them craft kits in advance with all the supplies they need so everyone has everything on hand when you start crafting together. Fun family activities like this heart shaped string art lantern  give children something they can hold on to and even do some learning outside of the classroom.

Prepare clues that the kids will have to follow or solve to take them on a virtual adventure around the house. You can choose to have them find things that you can tell a story about or that they can look up some facts on to squeeze in a little learning. Make sure you throw in some funny jokes and surprises along the way. This encourages kiddos to get exploring – even if it’s just inside their own home. Young children learn about their world chiefly by experiencing it, so let’s get these kids moving and learning!

It’s time to show off your moves! Play your favorite Valentine’s Day songs, then get everyone moving with games like virtual Musical Chairs or Freeze Dance. This is perfect for a virtual Valentine’s Day party for friends where kids are meeting up with other children. But hey, if Grandma and Grandpa want to get in on the dance action, I support that! You can even set up a team dance-off if you have enough partiers!

E-books are easy, inexpensive, lightning fast to give, and they’re good for the environment – no trees are harmed! Simply find the book you want to give on Amazon.com. On the right hand side of the page locate the “Buy for Others” box and hit the “Buy for Others” button. Enter the recipient’s email address, edit the gift message and select the delivery date. Hit “Place Your Order” and your gifting is done! They will get an email with the gift confirmation. The book can be read on any computer, smart phone, or tablet. If the recipient doesn’t have the Kindle reader app, they can download it for free. It’s a great way to give a last-minute gift!

Want to be Cupid? Gift the e-book Valentine’s Day Rhymes to your favorite kiddo today!

Make virtual Valentine’s Day treats together, like heart-shaped cookies, cakes, or cupcakes. With laptops and cellphones at the ready, it’s easier than ever to connect in the kitchen. It’s even better if you can send them the ingredients in advance so they have everything ready to go for your virtual baking session! You might consider making some of the robot-themed recipes found at the back of Tip the Lunchtime Robot!

Get some popcorn and drinks ready and have a virtual movie night with your favorite kiddos. Make sure to pick a family-friendly flick so everyone can join in the fun! Scroll down for a list of recommendations if you don’t already have a family favorite in mind as I’ve made some suggestions to get you started. Depending on the attention span of your audience, you can choose a shorter video or a full-length movie.

At the end of the party, consider surprising your party guests with an email gift card. It’s fun, fast, and lets them do some shopping for themselves. Electronic gift cards delivered via email are perfect last minute gifts and can be given toward a wide variety of stores and games. If you’re feeling extra generous, why not make it a shopping spree? They’ll be sure to thank you for that one!

With Valentine cards that you send through email, Valentines take on a fun new twist. Get animated with Hoops & Yoyo or other silly characters. Watch as the “cards” come alive to entertain little ones of all ages in a way that paper Valentines simply cannot do. E-cards can be free, but you’ll find the best selection if you’re willing to pay a nominal fee. Consider Hallmark Video Greeting cards for some great choices.

If your kiddo loves Minecraft and you’re up to the challenge, create a Minecraft world just for them and build them a giant in-game Valentine. Maybe add some “gifts” like cats or cows! Make it funny or sweet, but be sure to make it big – and don’t forget the flowers! You’ll be officially the coolest parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend with a Minecraft surprise Valentine.

Who says costumes are just for Halloween? Dress up like silly matches made in heaven like salt and pepper, a cat with a ball of yarn, a dog with a bone, or cheese and crackers. Have fun with it and get creative, because all different kinds of friends can create a team and be a silly match up in this costume party.

Did you know that you can create a YouTube video and make it private? That means that only people who have the link can view it. Create a secret message for your loved one or friends and send them the link. They’ll be able to watch and re-watch as many times as they want.

Little girls especially love tea parties. You can send kid-friendly teas ahead of time so they are all ready for the big event. Kids love fruit flavored teas like apple, peach, and berry.(My son loves mint tea with a little honey!) Why not practice some tea party etiquette so little ones can start learning that manners can be fun? Get those stuffed animals set up to join in the fun, too!

Kids love getting mail – especially if it’s full of treats! Put together a package for each guest with a few of their favorite things: chocolates, stickers, a cute stuffed animal. The possibilities are endless! Then do a live unboxing with them over Zoom or another video platform. It’s fun for everyone and you get to see their faces light up when they see what they got!

If you’ve got more than three participants in your virtual Valentine party, consider playing secret cupid. Have everyone draw a name ahead of time and mail that person a Valentine card with a small gift (see the list of flat gift ideas below). Once you’re all on video, share what you got and see if you can guess who your secret cupid is! This is a fun one to try in a school setting with ten to fifteen students.

I’ve saved the best (or worst?) for last. Is your group extra brave and daring? Think about throwing down the Naughty or Nice jelly bean challenge. Get every participant a Jelly Belly Naughty or Nice jelly bean gift box. During the virtual party, have each person spin the wheel and taste their bean. Will it taste like rotton egg or buttered popcorn? Dirty dishwater or birthday cake? You won’t know until you bite into it! Warning: activities like this are NOT for the faint of heart!