Welcome to a month filled with creativity, exploration, and joy. Our February activity calendar is woven with Waldorf-inspired crafts, invigorating outdoor adventures, and an abundance of fun-filled moments to make February a month to remember!
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February 1 - Make Your Own Felted Heart Tic Tac Toe Set
By using soft wool roving and the timeless technique of needle felting, you can create your own Valentine’s Day Heart Tic Tac Toe Set! Whether you’re creating this for yourself or as thoughtful gift, this craft is a beautiful way to slow down and enjoy the love of making.
February 2 - Celebrate Candlemas
Candlemas is a festival celebrating light, especially in the deep mid-winter when many of us in the north have very little of it! Candlemas is celebrated on February 2, the date that falls halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is a celebration of the noticeable lengthening of the days. Find out more HERE.
Make this sweet felted craft to celebrate the season. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 3 - Make Scented Play Dough
Make some homemade play dough and mix in some calming essential oils to start the week off with a nice sensory activity to ground everyone as the month begins. Find the Tutorial HERE.
February 4 - Make a Nature Weaving Heart
Weave together the spirit of love and nature by making a simple woven heart project. Cut heart shapes out of a cardboard box and cut a few slits on either side of the heart. String embroidery thread and wrap it around to create a loom. Gather some dried flowers, grasses, or other natural treasures and weave them into the loom to create a natural and heartfelt decoration for your home.
February 5 - Make Some Wildflower Heart Seed Bombs
Nothing says "I love you," like trying to save the bees for someone! This Valentine's Day, you can give a gift that grows and helps support our pollinator populations. Hand them out with a native wildflower or a recycled paper card, and your loved ones will be thrilled. These DIY wildflower seed bombs are a great project for children, with something to do for every age. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 6 - Make a "Things I Love" List
With love heavily in the air right now, create a list of all the many things there are to love that are all around us. Whether it is a bird at the bird feeder or the helpers that make our world better, focusing on gratitude expands the love exponentially.
February 7 - Craft Merino Wool Hand Warmers
Valentine's Day can easily become another holiday full of small, inexpensive trinkets and sweets that are quickly eaten or tossed aside, but we're here to show you that it doesn't have to be that way! Find the tutorial HERE.
February 8 - Make a Berry Pink Smoothie
Think pink and add some vitamins to your day with a delicious smoothie. Just blend together some yogurt, a banana, and a handful of frozen or fresh raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Add any other healthy additions like flax seeds or chia seeds for a healthy festive snack!
February 9 - Make an Embroidered Heart Garland
This simple craft can be done with children as young as three and can be expanded each year, growing with your family and creating a meaningful heirloom! Find the tutorial HERE.
February 10 - Make a Valentine's Mandala
Gather any flower petals from Valentine's flower arrangements or leftover dried petals or other found natural materials and create a mandala. Incorporate red and pink loose parts to create a lovely seasonal mindful moment.
February 11 - Dye a Valentine's Day Playsilk
A bespoke play silk is the sweetest gift for the special little ones in your life. The craft of dyeing can seem daunting, but don’t worry! Today Jaime from The Barefoot Dyer walks us through creating beautiful bundle dyed play silks for your Valentine with our Natural Dye Kit. This kit comes with all of the materials you will need to pretreat and dye your silk. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 12 - Write a Poem About Someone You Love
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Today try your hand at creative writing and write a poem that rhymes about someone you love. Then turn it into a card to share with them on Valentine's Day.
February 13 - Valentine's Day Inspired Dance Party
We love dancing the day away to our favorite songs. Need a little inspiration for your dance party? We put together a short playlist to get your dancing feet moving!
February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day
From all of us at Bella Luna Toys have a very happy Valentine's Day! We are sending you all of our love.
February 15 - Write a Thank You Letter to a Helper
Whether it is your favorite children's librarian, your mail carrier, or your local firefighter, so many people in our world work hard to make things run smoothly. Write a note to tell them how much their hard work means to you.
February 16 - Cozy Up with Tea and a Book
Get cozy on a chilly winter's night with a good book and a delicious cup of tea. Find your next read HERE.
February 17 - Go on a Nature Walk with Friends
The weather is crisp, but it is still nice to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Take a walk with friends and see how many nature treasures you can find.
February 18 - Make Kite Paper Flowers
It might still be a little early for flowers, but thinking spring can help get us ready for their blooms. Make a beautiful kite paper flower garden on your window and invite the blossoms to come soon! Find the templates and tutorial HERE.
February 19 - Have an Indoor Picnic
While the weather is still a little bit chilly, you can still have the fun of a picnic, just inside. Spread out a picnic cloth, fill a picnic basket with some yummy lunch and snacks, and have an indoor picnic.
February 20 - Visit an Animal Shelter
Animals always need a little bit of extra love! Call your local ASPCA to see if you can donate some towels, food, treats, or other supplies. See if you can visit to pet the kittens or dogs to help socialize them and get them ready for their next home.
February 21 - Write a Song About Birds
Try your hand at writing a tune today inspired by the birds who sing all winter long!
February 22 - Make a Fort with Blocks and Playsilks
There are so many ways to play with playsilks but one of our favorites is making forts and magical spaces. Stack up the open-ended play by creating a block tower and draping it with silks to create a cozy hideaway. And if you want more ideas, read our blog about 50 ways to dive into playsilk play. Read more HERE.
February 23 - Have a Fun Family Game Night
This month is really about being together! There is almost no better way to connect than sitting down and playing a game that is fun for the whole family. Need a little inspiration? Browse our curated collection of games HERE.
February 24 - Make Alphabet Soup
Nourish your tummy and your mind with some Alphabet Soup. Combine carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and whatever vegetables you have on hand. Add some broth, water, and spices, and boil everything together. Add in some alphabet pasta at the end for a delicious and smart soup!
February 25 - Craft Felted Egg Baskets
Easter is around the corner and it is time to start crafting. These simple wool baskets are easy to make and make wonderful gifts for the Easter season. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 26 - Mend Some Clothing Using Needle Felting
While you have your felting supplies out, might as well do a little mending. Play is a busy thing and takes a toll on children's clothing, especially the knees of their pants. From crawling on the floor to climbing trees, there are a million ways for kids to rip, tear, or wear out their clothes. We asked our friend Leah Gaeddert to put her creativity to work and show us the sustainable and crafty way she solves this problem. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 27 - Visit a Local Library
Discover the magic of reading and wonder that is all around at your local library. Libraries are incredible places that inspire young readers to explore new worlds, and best of all... it's free!
February 28 - Decoupage a Wooden Easter Egg
Start getting all your eggs into your basket and keep your little bunnies busy until Easter. Transform ordinary wooden eggs into Easter treasures using the charming art of découpage. Find the tutorial HERE.
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