Kids in your ministry can create this Elementary Valentine’s Day craft: Peekaboo Hearts to let others know they’re just bursting with love, just like Jesus bursts with love for us!

You’ll need:

• Bible (try a kid-friendly one like this!)
• white cardstock
• pink transparent vinyl
• scissors
• ribbon
• a hole punch
• Starburst fruit chews
• markers

Elementary Valentine’s Day Craft: Peekaboo Hearts

Before you begin the craft, open your Bible and read John 13:34-35 to your kids. Ask:

• Why does Jesus want us to love one another?
• What are some ways you can love other people like Jesus loves you?

After some discussion time, pass out the craft supplies.

• Have kids draw a heart at least 6 inches across on card stock.
• Place a piece of pink vinyl over the outline and cut out both the cardstock and vinyl heart.
• Use a hole punch to create holes around the edge of both hearts.
• Kids can lace the two hearts together, then stuff the laced heart with Starburst candies.
• Before sealing the hearts with a bow, include a message written on cardstock saying, “My heart BURSTS with love for you!”

Encourage kids to give the Valentine to a special friend or family member. Remind children that Jesus’ love is bursting for us—every day of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day!

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