The Best Valentine's Day Activities and Crafts for Kindergarten (2024)

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Can you believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day already? If February seemed to sneak up on you this year, then these Valentine’s Day crafts and activities – included freebies! – will be perfect for you!

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This Valentine’s Day craft is perfect to send home as a parent Valentine’s Day gift! The rocket is cute on its own, but there is also an optional writing prompt.

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We made this adorable BEE My Valentine craft to display around our room, but this would also be a cute way to decorate Valentine bags!

This Valentine’s Day craft is one of my editable name crafts.

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This cute torn paper heart Valentine’s Day activity would be another great gift to give to family! Students will tear pieces of paper to fill in the heart.

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Grab this free Valentine’s Day activity here!

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This “You Write” Valentine’s Day emergent reader is perfect to engage students in writing during this crazy week! There are two versions included. In this version, students will fill in the blanks with something they love. In version below, they will write the entire sentence:

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I’m sure you know the struggle of getting students to focus on anything the closer you get to a holiday! Especially one that involves chocolate.

These editable Valentine’s Day sight word centers are the perfect hands-on activity to add to keep students engaged and learning!

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These Valentine’s Day pattern block puzzles are another great way to keep students engaged in centers! Two different levels are included to help you differentiate.

Grab your free pattern block Valentine’s Day activities here!

You can also pin these ideas for later:

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The Best Valentine's Day Activities and Crafts for Kindergarten (2024)

FAQs

How do you teach kindergarten about Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day in kindergarten is fun because it's a great time to focus on friendship. As a class, you can discuss the qualities of a good friend and add them to an anchor chart. Students can then fill out a graphic organizer to outline the qualities of a friend.

What can children make for Valentine's Day? ›

Decorate these jars with hearts and Valentine's Day designs, then fill them with whatever treat you'd like.
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  • Coffee Filter Hearts. ...
  • Paper Airplane Valentines. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Paper Clips. ...
  • Heart Tea Towels. ...
  • Shake Painting Heart Gift. ...
  • Heart Magnets. ...
  • Love Monsters.

How can I be creative for Valentine's Day? ›

Shower your better half with all the love and affection they deserve this year.
  1. DIY Workshop: ...
  2. Go Dancing: ...
  3. Wine Tour: ...
  4. Private Tour: ...
  5. Themed Dinner and a Movie: ...
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How do you teach love to kindergarten? ›

5 Activities that Teach Children about Love
  1. Read stories on love.
  2. Make love-themed crafts.
  3. Giving back to the community.
  4. Talk about the people your child has met.
  5. Play a game of “Loving Charades”
Feb 13, 2017

What is a fun fact for kids about Valentines Day? ›

Fun V-Day Facts

Around 60% of Valentine's Day cards and gifts are purchased in the 5-6 days before the holiday! The people who receive the most valentines each year are teachers! Wives, partners, and school children are close behind. Men spend around twice as much on Valentine's Day than women do.

What do we do on Valentine's Day at school? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  • Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  • Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  • Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  • Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  • Make a heart collage. ...
  • Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  • Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  • Do a crystal heart science experiment.
Jan 29, 2024

What can I sell on Valentine's Day at school? ›

Valentine's Day Chocolate Fundraiser

If you're looking to run a fundraising campaign at your elementary or middle school for Valentine's Day, chocolate is the way to go! Not only will it capture the attention of your students, but it's also a classic part of the holiday.

Do parents give kids valentines gifts? ›

Yes, giving your child a Valentine's Day card or treat is a lovely thing to do. Those who include their children in Valentine's Day tend to go all out on presents and special meals and messages of caring and kindness. "We have little presents and special dinner," says Stephanie M. "My little boy calls it Love Day."

Does Dollar Tree have Valentine's? ›

Find the perfect Valentine's Day gifts from the heart for your sweetheart, coworkers, classmates, and others. With an array of affordable Valentine plush, chocolate heart candy, florals, and more, you can make the perfect Valentine gift baskets and heartfelt gifts.

What is a nice Valentine's day quote? ›

Cute Valentine's Day Wishes

You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever. I love you more than coffee. Thank you for being mine. You make me feel like the heart-eye emoji.

What is Secret Valentine's? ›

Celebrate Galentine's Day with a Valentine's Secret Santa for the true loves in your life: your besties! Draw names online and find the perfect gift for your Secret Cupid. Who will be your Valentine's Secret Santa? Start a Secret Valentine gift exchange, spread the love and find out.

How do you explain Valentine's Day to a 3 year old? ›

Talk about Valentine's Day as a day of sharing love for all people, not just romantic interests,” says Dee Ray, director of the Center for Play Therapy and professor in the counseling and higher education department at the University of North Texas in Denton.

How do you explain Valentine's Day? ›

What is Valentine's Day? St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.

What are 10 facts about Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day Facts
  • Origins to a Bloody Pagan Festival. Play Video. ...
  • Letters Addressed to 'Juliet' ...
  • Box of Chocolates. ...
  • First Valentine: Written From a Prison? ...
  • 'Vinegar Valentines' Discouraged Suitors. ...
  • 'Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve' ...
  • 'Sweethearts' Candies Started Out as Lozenges. ...
  • Cupid Began as a Greek God.
Oct 27, 2009

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