This Valentine’s Day paper chain activity was one of the best ways for us to “study” what love is. As a homeschooling mom, I’m often looking to create new and fun activities.
Call me “old school” but I love the look of paper chains.
My oldest daughter doesn’t like writing very much, so I’m constantly looking for fun ways to add writing into all of our experiences.
This activity incorporates writing with assembling a Valentine’s Day paper chain.
What you need for your Valentine’s Day paper Chain:
– red, pink, and white paper
– ribbon
– a CD
– scissors
– stapler with staples
– pen
– the free downloadable PDF for the number strips (click the download button below)
Check out this Valentine's Day countdown chain! Optional #Bible readings included! Click To TweetWhat to do:
– cut out a heart and print the words “Love Is…” on it
– attach ribbon to a CD
– adhere the paper heart to the CD
– if using the printable PDF, print one page on white paper and the other on red paper
– cut strips approximately 1 1/4 inches wide
– every day have your child write on a strip of paper the corresponding word(s) which describe what love is
– if you’re doing the activity in conjunction with scripture, look up and read the scripture reference together
– staple the paper in a circle around the previous loop (repeat daily until all the words/references are done)
Scripture references:
Love is…
Great (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Forgiveness (Luke 6:35)
Sincere (Romans 12:9)
Fearless (1 John 4:18-19)
Sacrifice (John 15: 13)
Perseverance (James 1:12)
Forever (Romans 8:37-38)
Patient (Romans 8:25)
Kind (Ephesians 4:32)
Loving others (Mark 12:31)
Humble (Psalm 25:9)
Trust (Proverbs 3:5)
Hope (Romans 8:24)
A gift (John 3:16)
I thought this was a fun, educational, and Biblical way to focus on what love means to us.
I love this and definitely got some old CD lying around that I could use. Thanks for sharing and hoping you are having a great week so far!!! :) xoxo
I’m excited to get this underway with my daughter starting this Sunday. She loves “assembling” things and I think it’s important to let children know all the components of love.
LOVE THIS! I think we will make a similar chain! Great idea, Jennifer! I love the simple crafts that have meaning!
I’m glad you like this Sanz. I had fun coming up with the activity and also researching the scriptures to add to it as well. I can’ t wait to start it on Sunday!
What a cute idea!!!! I will have to keep this in mind when Tessa is a bit older!!! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
I’m excited to make our Valentine’s chain. We start today!
This is a great idea. My dd, 11, loves to make paper chains to countdown to the holidays.
Paper chains are our favourite! We make them to countdown/up to all sorts of activities!
This is so cute! With an even lovelier message for sharing real love.
Thanks Jennifer for sharing this, just pinned!
I’m excited to start this today (although I’m still shaking my head in disbelief)… it’s February?!
I love paper chains! They really are a great activity for the little ones. I have friends who have done them for dads on deployment to count down the days until they are home. Really love your use of Scripture as well Jennifer.
xoxo
I adore paper chains… I use them to count up/down to all sorts of occasions. I had fun finding the scriptures to accompany this activity too.
Awesome! This is a perfect activity to help enforce what I want to teach my kids about love. You and I are thinking alike this week.
I’m glad you enjoyed this Melissa. I’m excited to start assembling our paper chain today.
What a cute project! It’s a nice way to use up old CDs :)
I love incorporating old things into new projects! Repurposing makes me happy!
I also love paper chains! I usually use them to count down to holidays – I hadn’t thought about adding a chain each day…this gives me an idea! Thanks!
I love counting up with paper chains!
I can’t wait to start our chain today.
So glad you enjoyed this Amanda!
Oh I’m old school too! I love paper chains to count down to things!!!!!! This is so cute and I love the biblical references regarding love. So clever!
I really enjoyed coordinating this with Bible scriptures. I’m certain we’ll have lots of fun and learn a lot from it!
I really love this idea, and the meaning and intentions behind it. PINNING!
I can’t wait to start doing our Valentine’s Day chain today.
Thanks for pinning!
What a brilliant way to use a paper chain, Jennifer!
Thanks Sarah! I’m looking forward to starting it today.
I used to loooove making paper chains when I was little, and my sons have yet to do this craft. And I also really love this idea for Valentine’s because it helps teach an important lesson while also having fun, win win!
I love paper chains and my girls get so excited when we make them.
I’m glad you enjoyed this Jessica.
This is cool. Love is in the air!
I like this creativity using an old CD.
Thanks for sharing Jennifer.
How are you?
I’m well thank you.
We start making our Valentine’s chain today. I’m looking forward to the devotional part.
What a cute and clever idea! You could probably adapt this for a lot of events.
Oh yes! We make them for many occasions! They’re so easy to do and such fun for kids.
What a fun idea! And such great love references, a perfect way to build that foundation in little hearts <3
Thanks Cassidy! Yes, I love reinforcing scripture through this activity.