March 10, 2023
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your sweet little students, look no further! For this project, you only need a few materials, the free printable at the bottom, and a microwave! Microwave melted heart crayon Valentines are simple, quick to make, and adorable! Grab your free printable card below to add OR if you’re a member of Simply Kinder +, you can download it instantly here.
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This activity goes well with these Simply Kinder resources:
Step 1: You can find these silicone heart molds at a variety of places: any craft shop, the dollar tree, etc. If it’s a large size, you’ll need to cut it to fit into your microwave. Make sure to place it on a microwave-safe plate.
Step 2: Peel the crayons and set them aside. PRO TIP: They are SO much easier to peel if you soak them in water first!
Step 3: Break them into pieces. Fourths seem to be the best size to fill the mold!
Step 4: Fill the mold with the crayons. Fill them all the way to the top and use any desired color combinations.
Step 5: Microwave for about 5 minutes. You want most of the crayons to be melted into liquid but if you have a few crayons that are still chunky, that’s ok. Your time may vary depending on the size of the mold and age of the crayons.
Step 6: Let them sit until they are cooled and hardened. PRO TIP: Placing them in the freezer for about 20 minutes will speed things up!
Step 7: Break them out of the mold and attach them to your valentines with a glue dot, or you can put them in a cute baggie and tie the card to the bag.
And there you have it: the perfect gift for all your little Valentines! Check it out in action here:
Looking for another fun intro to this special holiday? Check out all these teacher-approved Valentine’s videos here! Then grab the whole no-prep bundle for ALL the literacy and math worksheets you’ll need.
You can get it here on Simply Kinder or here if you’re a member of Simply Kinder +!
Don’t forget to grab the adorable card FREE printable to attach to your heart crayons. You can print it in color or black and white. Just enter your information below and the freebie fairy (who has been spending a LOT of tie with Cupid lately) will fly that right over to your inbox.
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