Places to Go
Valentine's Storytime at Mr. Otto's Bookstore
Bring kids of all ages for a special Valentine’s story time and crafts with Ms. Ferreyra!
Location: Mr. Otto’s Bookstore – 2310 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204
Date: February 14, 1PM-2:30PM (free!)
Sensory Friendly Play at Sacramento Children's Museum
Held on the first Monday of every month, Sensory Friendly Play is a fully accessible low-cost program for children with special or sensory needs, including those on the autism spectrum, their siblings, and friends.
Location: Sacramento Children's Museum – 2701 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Date: February 2, 10AM-11:30AM ($3 for adults and children)
Activities
"My Eye on You" Valentine's Day Cards
Turn a simple gift tag and googly eye into an adorable and clever Valentine’s Day card!
Make Citrus Peel Roses
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these beautiful citrus peel roses! Place them in a bowl with other dried items for decoration.
Recipes
Make Flying Flapjacks for Breakfast
These flapjacks may not actually fly on their own, but they’re definitely going to soar to the top of your child’s list of favorite activities (and meals)!
Bake "Get Out the Mad" Cookies
Talking about feelings and having a plan to manage those big feelings can help your child know what to do when they face frustrating challenges. Talk about your feelings together while you make this recipe!
Shows to Watch
"Cherish is the Word/Granny's Intuition" – Wordgirl
Season 3, Episode 10
It’s Valentine’s Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine’s Day for everyone?
"Big Hearted T-Bone/Cleo's Valentine Surprise" – Clifford the Big Red Dog
Season 2, Episode 7
T-Bone Offers to watch Cleo’s niece Kiki so she can get some rest, but his honorable intentions are challenged when his friend Mimi comes to town.
"Hugs & Witches" – Cyberchase
Season 2, Episode 1
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Hacker captures Dr. Marbles and Lady Ada Lovelace, placing them inside a time machine invented by the mathematically minded Lovelace.
