An Activity for School-age Children
Before You Begin:

Gather materials:
12" x 18" construction pa per, yarn, yarn needle, decorating materials
 

Furthermore:
Economical and easy solution to collecting Valentine's cards.

Steps:

1. Fold two pieces of 12″ x 18″ construction paper together in half
2. Cut a large wide heart out starting at the center fold
3. Punch holes in 2-3″ intervals along the edge of both hearts (pieces of paper still together)
4. Begin “sewing” the two pieces of paper together with the yarn, going through each hole
5. The heart is now ready for decorating!
6. Cut a 48″ long piece of yarn and tie to the top edge of one of the hearts where the hole punch is
7. When at the other side of the heart, tie the end in a knot
8. The finished heart can be hung or taped to desks ready to receive Valentine’s!