Conversation Hearts Name Jar Craft for Kids

This Conversation Hearts Name Jar craft is a sweet and simple Valentine’s Day activity that kids absolutely love. It combines creativity, fine motor skills, and name recognition into one adorable keepsake that’s perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or crafting at home.

Using colorful paper hearts inspired by classic conversation candies, kids create a personalized jar that spells out their name—or a special Valentine word—making this craft both meaningful and fun.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

• ❤️ Easy Valentine’s Day craft for kids
• ✂️ Great for fine motor practice
• 🔤 Encourages name recognition and letter skills
• 🎨 Budget-friendly with simple supplies
• 🎁 Makes a cute Valentine keepsake or gift

Materials You’ll Need

• Jar template- FREE printable, available below.
• Construction paper or cardstock (pink, red, white)
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Marker or pencil
• Optional: stickers, ribbon, glitter, washi tape

Step 1: Print out Jar Template

To begin print out the jar on white paper and the conversation hearts on a variety of color of your choice.

✨ Free Conversation Jar and Hearts Template

To make this craft even easier, grab the free printable penguin template to cut out eyes, beaks, and hearts.

Step 2: Cut out and Glue Hearts

Have your child select the color hearts they would like. Then, have them cut out the hearts . They can add as many hearts as they choose. Arrange the hearts inside the jar and glue them.

Step 3: Add Name to the Jar Lid

Have your child write their name on the lid of the jar. You can have them write their name in pencil first. After they are happy with their name, let them trace it with black marker.

Step 4: Cut out the Jar

Use scissors to cut out the jar of conversation hearts.

Step 5: Select a Background Paper

Allow your child to select a background color paper to glue the jar to. Then, glue the jar in the center of the paper.

Tips & Variations

• Use Valentine words like LOVE, HUGS, or BE MINE
• Add sight words for early readers
• Turn it into a color-sorting activity
• Use foam hearts or felt for durability
• Glue hearts onto craft sticks for easy handling

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Learning Extensions

This activity is perfect for:

• Name recognition
• Letter identification
• Spelling practice
• Counting the hearts
• Fine motor skill development

For older kids, challenge them to:

• Mix up the hearts and spell their name again
• Create jars for family members
• Write positive words or affirmations

Perfect For

• Valentine’s Day classroom crafts
• Preschool and kindergarten name activities
• Homeschool learning centers
• DIY Valentine gifts
• Literacy-based craft projects

Final Thoughts

This Conversation Hearts Name Jar craft is a fun, meaningful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while sneaking in early learning skills. Kids love seeing their name spelled out in colorful hearts, and parents love the personalized keepsake.

If you try this craft, be sure to save it for later and share your finished jars—I’d love to see how yours turn out! 💗

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