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Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to engage children in fun, hands-on activities that encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and social development. At Phileas Fox Nursery School, we love celebrating this special day with exciting crafts and activities that introduce young children to the concepts of love, kindness, and friendship in a playful way. Here are some easy and engaging Valentine’s Day crafts and activities that you can do at home.
❤️ Handprint Heart Cards
Children love messy play, and this craft is a beautiful keepsake for parents. Simply fold a piece of card in half, dip your child’s hands in washable paint, and create a heart shape by placing both hands together. Once dry, it can be decorated with stickers, glitter, or a heartfelt message.
❤️ Tissue Paper Heart Collage
Using pre-cut heart shapes from construction paper, let your child scrunch and glue pieces of colourful tissue paper onto the heart. This activity strengthens fine motor skills and allows the freedom to express creativity.
❤️ Valentine’s Day Story time
Reading books about love and friendship is a wonderful way to celebrate. Some great choices include Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Interactive storytelling fosters language development and emotional connection.
❤️ Heart Hunt Game
Hide paper hearts around the room and encourage your child to find them. Once collected, they can count, sort, or even exchange them as pretend Valentine’s gifts, helping to develop early math and social skills.
❤️ Valentine’s Day Music and Dance Party
Play classic love-themed songs and dance together with scarves or ribbons. Adding simple instruments like tambourines and shakers makes it even more engaging, promoting coordination and self-expression, and a great mood for everyone!
❤️ Baking Mini Heart-Shaped Treats
If you love involving your child in the kitchen, try baking heart-shaped cookies or decorating simple cupcakes with red and pink sprinkles. This activity teaches basic cooking skills and provides a fun sensory experience, as well as yummy treats.
Valentine’s Day is about more than just cards and chocolates—it’s a chance to teach your child about love, kindness, and appreciation in ways they can understand. Whether through crafts, sensory play, or storytelling, these activities will make the holiday extra special for your little ones. At Phileas Fox Nursery School, we believe in making every celebration meaningful and educational. Try these activities at home, and let us know which one was your favourite!
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
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