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This Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe game is so easy to make and a lot fun to play. Kids of all ages will love this Valentine game particularly preschoolers, kindergarteners, and other elementary aged kids. Whether you’re adding this Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe game to a goodie bag for a Valentine’s day party in the classroom or playing this Valentine game at home, everyone will love it!
Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game and Goodie Bag Gift
Kid of all ages will enjoy creating a DIY Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game from string and paper straws. This easy, portable game is fun for classrooms, home, or the car!
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Since creating this game, my children have played it many times. We leave it out on the coffee table so they can play anytime. Using paper straws, string, and game pieces punched with a paper punch, this game is simple, convenient, and easily adapted for various seasons and holidays.
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Supplies Needed for Tic Tac Toe Game
How To Make Valentines Tic Tac Toe Game
Step 1
After gathering supplies, punch out a total of 16 paper hearts (8 of each color).
Step 2
Position 2 straws so they create a right angle, then begin wrapping the yarn around them. When the straws are secure, tie off the yarn and cut the excess with scissors.
Step 3
Repeat, adding 1 straw at a time until all 4 straws are tied together. Cut off the excess yarn.
Step 4
Invite kids to play tic-tac-toe!
Our Experience With This Fun Valentines Game
This game is great for kids who have finished school work and need to wait quietly for the next activity, or as a fun game for kids to play at home, or as a boredom busting travel activity. Best of all, it takes up very little space and is easily recycled when the season is over.
This isn’t just great for keeping your kids busy, but it is a great way to give a gift this Valentines day. Put this simple Valentine day game in goodie bags. You can put all the items needed to make it in each goodie bag.
Step by Step Image Guide for Making Tic Tac Toe Game
Isn’t it fun, colorful, and adorable? Be sure to check out more of our Valentine’s Day crafts and activities shared below.
Materials
- 4 paper straws
- yarn
- cardstock (2 colors)
- heart paper punch
- scissors
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, punch out a total of 16 paper hearts (8 of each color).
- Position 2 straws so they create a right angle, then begin wrapping the yarn around them.
- When the straws are secure, tie off the yarn and cut the excess with scissors.
- Repeat, adding 1 straw at a time until all 4 straws are tied together. Cut off the excess yarn.
- Invite kids to play tic-tac-toe!
Don’t Forget To Grab Your Free Printable Valentines Day Cards As Well!
Are you still needing Valentine’s Day cards? We have free printable ones to download here!
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How did your Valentine game turn out?
