This guide supports both the Standard and Sibling Editions of the Valentine’s Day Box. Simply follow along with the activities included in your box and enjoy them at your own pace.

Your SproutBox is not designed to be completed all at once.

Many families choose to:

• Spread the activities across several days or weeks

• Repeat favourite activities

• Adapt activities for different ages or abilities

• Reuse materials for open-ended play

If you have the Sibling Edition, you’ll find extra materials included so two children can take part side by side. Children can work together on the same activity or create their own versions - both options support collaboration, communication, and shared enjoyment.

The intention is slow, meaningful play - allowing space for creativity, conversation, and connection, without pressure or timelines.

Set the Scene

Choose a calm, comfortable space - perhaps during a quiet afternoon, after school, or before bedtime. Keep the area uncluttered so the activity feels peaceful and unrushed.

Keep It Gentle

This box is designed to fit into real family life. Follow your child’s lead, adapt activities to their energy level, and remember that connection matters more than completing every step perfectly.

Be Present

Sit alongside your child and enjoy the moment together. Ask gentle questions, share stories, and model kindness, curiosity, and gratitude as you play.

Make Tidy-Up Part of the Ritual

Invite your child to help pack things away together once you’re finished. Keeping tidy-up simple and shared helps reinforce responsibility and closure.

Let Go of Expectations

Some days will feel busy, others slower - that’s okay. The value is in showing up, sharing time, and enjoying the process, not finishing everything.

Practice Patience

Allow your child time to explore, repeat, and discover at their own pace. Celebrate small efforts, small acts of kindness, and moments of focus.

Talk About It

Use the Discussion Ideas on each card to spark simple conversations about kindness, gratitude, helping others, friendship, and caring for family members.

Adapt With Care

Every child is different. Simplify activities when needed, or gently extend them when your child is ready - always meeting them where they are.

Every activity supports your child’s development through our 7 SproutBox Learning Pillars:

• Movement & Coordination – strengthening little hands and fingers

• Sensory Exploration – discovering textures, smells, and reactions

• Creativity & Imagination – expressing ideas through art and play

• Thinking & Problem-Solving – testing, trying, and experimenting

• Language & Communication – naming, describing, and storytelling

• Social & Emotional Development – taking turns and showing kindness

• Independence & Confidence – exploring and creating on their own

You can learn more about our Learning Pillars here.

We hope that SproutBox sparks your child’s creativity, boosts their learning, and creates lasting memories. Have fun exploring, playing, and growing together!

We’d love to hear how it’s going! If you and your child enjoyed your SproutBox experience, please consider:

1. Sending us a photo or video of your child in action-we love seeing the joy and creativity these activities bring!

2. Sharing your feedback with us so we can continue to improve and grow.

3. Tagging us on social media using #SproutBox or mentioning us @sprout.boxes so others can join in the fun!