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 - Have an Indoor Picnic
Even though the weather outside is still too chilly for a picnic, that doesn't mean you can't bring the fun inside! Have a picnic in your living room and enjoy all your favorite picnic goodies.
February 2 - Make Pinecone Flowers
Bring the natural world inside for a cute way to celebrate Valentine's Day with pinecone flowers. Simply paint a pinecone and hot glue it onto a stick. Soon, you will have enough for a bouquet.
February 3 - Make Handmade Paper Thank You Cards
A thoughtful handmade card is one of our favorite ways to give thanks. This simple tutorial for recycled paper thank you cards gives old materials a new life, and the end result is always beautiful. Find the Tutorial HERE.
February 4 - Decorate Candles for Valentine's Day
We love our beeswax taper candles and we love them even more when we have fun decorating them for Valentine's Day.
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 - Paint with Watercolors
Enjoy calm moments by taking some time today to relax and paint the day away.
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 - Bake Fresh Blueberry Muffins
In our opinion, blueberry muffins are the best. And home-baked ones are even better! Today, try your hand in the kitchen to make a fresh batch.
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 - Celebrate the Lunar New Year
It is the year of the dragon! Celebrate with fun crafts and your favorite dragon toys and books.
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 Story About Someone You Love
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Today try your hand at creative writing and write a short story about someone you love.
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 - Paint a Set of Story Stones
Today, paint a few found stones with various characters, scenes, and props to create a lovely story to tell.
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 - Learn About Honeybees
Honeybees are incredibly important to the world around us. Take a moment today to show them some love and learn all about them!
February 19 - Make Some Nature Collage Easter Eggs
Have fun outside and collect little nature treasures to collage onto an egg-shaped piece of cardboard for a fun early Easter craft.
February 20 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Look for ways to volunteer in your community and get involved with a local aid center. With all the blessings we so often are given, it's nice to give back!
February 21 - Write a Song About Animals
Try your hand at writing a tune today and sing about your favorite animal!
February 22 - Find New Ways to Play with Playsilks
In most Waldorf classrooms, you will find a basket of playsilks. Many parents often seem confused at first by how a simple square of fabric can be a toy. These silks require seeing beyond what is right in front of you, a hallmark of open-ended toys. They require children to think creatively and expansively. Today we would like to share with you 50 ways to play with play silks to spark your imagination and help you 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 a Waldorf Window Star
Folding Waldorf window stars is a fun and simple craft. You can make basic designs that are easy enough to involve young children or add additional steps to create more intricate shapes. Folding the colorful kite paper during quiet time is a relaxing way to center and focus your mind. They are beautiful when displayed in the window with light filtering through or hanging above a nature table in seasonal colors. Find the tutorial HERE.
February 25 - Make Some Felted Soap Bars
Felted soap bars also make lovely gifts for friends and relatives, especially when they're homemade! Get the kit HERE.
February 26 - Mend Some Clothing Using Needle Felting
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 - Learn About Flower Anatomy
Flowers are all around us! Take some time today to smell the roses and learn all about flower anatomy as we head into spring.
February 29 - Extra Day
There's an extra day this year! Celebrate with a little treat for yourself. Whether a fresh bowl of berries, a baked good, or a small treasure, find something to smile about today!
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