DIY Valentine’s Craft for Kids – Let Love Grow Succulent Heart Flower Pot

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get creative with your little ones. This year, I wanted a unique, easy, and affordable classroom craft for Kindergarten. After browsing Pinterest for weeks, the theme “Let Love Grow” stuck in my head. A succulent heart flower pot seemed like the perfect idea.

This craft is adorable, practical, giftable, and budget-friendly. It is ideal for kids, parents, and teachers.

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Materials Needed for the Succulent Heart Pots

Most of these items can be found at your local dollar store or from a neighbor:

• Tiny clay pots (Dollar Tree, 3 for $1)

• Potting soil ($1 pack)

• Small succulents ($1 each, ask a local seller)

• Glitter foam stickers

• Heart sticks

• Water

Tip: If you cannot find succulents for $1, check local plant stores or online sellers. Small artificial succulents can also be used for a long-lasting option.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating these “Let Love Grow” succulent heart pots is simple. Kindergarteners can do this with a little guidance.

Step 1: Decorate the Pot

Let the kids get creative. Add glitter foam stickers, hearts, or other designs to personalize the clay pots.

Step 2: Add Potting Soil

Fill each decorated pot with a small amount of potting soil, leaving enough room for the succulent.

Step 3: Plant the Succulent

Gently place the succulent in the soil and press lightly so it stays in place.

Step 4: Add the Heart Stick

Insert a heart stick into the soil for a festive Valentine’s touch.

Step 5: Water Lightly

Give each succulent a small amount of water.

Optional: Encourage kids to write their names or a small Valentine message on their heart stick.

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Tips for a Successful Valentine’s Classroom Craft

• Keep it simple and mess-free for young children

• Use leftover party funds to make it cost-effective

• Encourage kids to gift their pots to parents or friends

• Take photos for classroom memories or blog and Pinterest content

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Why Kids and Parents Will Love This Craft

• Affordable, with most materials costing $1 to $3 per child

• Easy, with minimal steps and mess

• Creative, allowing kids to decorate their pots however they like

• Giftable, providing a living craft that parents will cherish

• Educational, teaching children about plants and responsibility

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Valentine’s Day crafts do not have to be complicated or expensive. This “Let Love Grow” succulent heart pot is a fun, memorable, and budget-friendly way to celebrate the holiday with kids.

Pin this post for later and share it with other parents and teachers looking for fun classroom Valentine’s ideas.