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How to Let Your Kids Play Cupid on Valentine's Day with a Mirror Message Activity

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Let Your Kids Play Cupid on Valentine's Day with a Mirror Message Activity
Let Your Kids Play Cupid on Valentine's Day with a Mirror Message Activity

Kids will love playing cupid this Valentine's Day by leaving loved ones surprise Valentine drawings and messages on mirrors and windows with a washable paint pen designed specially for writing on glass. The next time daddy uses the restroom, he'll be both surprised and touched to see your kids' Valentine's Day sentiments. And the fun doesn't stop there. There are lots of Valentine activities that the special washable paint pen comes in handy for! Cupid's mirror message Valentine activity is a fun way to get your kids excited about the holiday.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Window Marker Paint Pen
  1. Step 1

    Arm your kid(s) with a window marker paint pen and let him/her play cupid.

  2. Step 2

    Allow your kid(s) to use the special pen to leave Valentine messages and drawings on your bathroom mirrors or any other glass surfaces of your choosing. Encourage him/her to draw hearts, smiley faces, etc. Older kids can also write Valentine messages like "Be Mine" or "Love Ya."

  3. Step 3

    Writing Valentine messages and drawing on mirrors is sure to be so much fun for your kid(s) that they won't want to stop. The special window marker paint pen can certainly be used for other holiday-themed activities too. Play Valentine tick-tack-toe on the mirror with your kid(s). Afterall, X's and O's stand for hugs and kisses!

  4. Step 4

    Use the window marker paint pen to play Valentine pictionary with the family. Write out Valentine-themed words on strips of paper and throw in a basket. Family members will have fun drawing and guessing each Valentine object. Some words to get you started are: heart, cupid, chocolate, lips and conversation hearts.

  5. Step 5

    Play Valentine hide and seek. Leave festive clues on mirrors and windows, like heart-shaped tipped arrows, to help direct your kid(s) to your hiding spot. If you have older kids, reverse play and let them leave clues for you.

  6. Step 6

    Decorate your home for this season of love, by drawing Valentine-themed pictures on windows for passerbys to see.

  7. Step 7

    Is your child an artist? Let him/her draw a self-portrait by standing in a full-length mirror and tracing the outline of his/her body with the window marker paint pen. Use different color window marker paint pens to draw on the details, and present to dad as a unique Valentine's Day present.

Tips & Warnings
  • Mirrored closet doors work great for Cupid's mirror message Valentine activities.
  • Keep a window marker paint pen handy in your purse. The next time you visit grandma or other friends and relatives, let your kid(s) leave them a surprise Valentine message on the mirror. Just be sure the person you're leaving the Valentine message for will be happy to receive it.
  • Using the window marker paint pen to leave surprise Valentine messages on loved ones' car windows is fun too!
  • The window marker paint pen is perfectly safe. This temporary paint is made for glass and windows, and washes off safely with water.

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