These heart shaped bean bags are perfect for a Valentine theme with kids at home or in the classroom. The bean bags are easy to make, for kids of all ages to use with games of toss.
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Kids can enjoy a bean bag game any day of the year. The game is easy to play, it doesn’t need complicated rules, and it can be played with items you have around the house.
You can make the games a little more festive a seasonal event like Valentine’s Day with these homemade heart shaped bean bags.
Look for the game ideas for using the bean bags at the end of the post.
DIY heart shaped bean bags
This tutorial is for bean bags made with a sewing machine. I used sturdy red cotton and a rice filler. If no-sew is a better option for you, I listed some sites at the end of the post where you can find just what you need!
Instructions for making bean bags
Step 1. Trace a heart shape onto red fabric with white chalk or a fabric pencil.
Step 2. Stitch along the chalk line, leaving a 2 inch (5 cm) opening for adding beans or rice.
Step 3. Pull the fabric from the inside to the outside so right sides are out.
Step 4. Fill the bean bag with beans or rice.
Step 5. Sew the opening by hand or on the sewing machine.
Your bean bag is ready for Valentine fun!
Fun ways to play with bean bags.
- toss into containers from Preschool Toolkit
- toss onto letters on the floor from Hands On As We Grow
- play outside with an apple bean bag from Kitchen Counter Chronicle
- play a knock down game from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
- juggle bean bags and other games from Mama Smiles
No-sew options!
1. Use duct tape : Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
2. Use hemming web : The Train Drivers Wife
