Inside: Looking for Valentines classroom ideas? This collection contains a variety of skill-building activities that toddlers and preschoolers love. Can be used at home, too!
You have your February planner open and you know you want to include Valentines with your activities.
I’ve made it easy for you by finding activities that build a variety of skills.
I thought of my own classroom while searching for ideas, but they can easily be done at home, too!
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Valentines Classroom Ideas (for Home, too!)
I’ve organized these activities to make it easier when planning your toddler and preschool Valentines lesson plans.
Some of the activities will be more suitable for younger and some for older preschoolers, so use your judgement when selecting activities for your children.
Art
Sensory
Dyed Rice Valentines Sensory Bin
Colorful Hearts Sensory Bin from Preschool Inspirations
Math
Heart Roll to Fill Counting Game from Modern Preschool
Measuring Candy Hearts (Free Printable) from Buggy and Buddy
Literacy
Valentine’s Day Alphabet Wreath from Fun Learning for Kids
Colors
Valentine’s Counting Activity with Free Printable
Mix ‘n Squish Color Bags from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Science
Fizzy Exploding Hearts from Preschool Powol Packets
Valentines Skittles Experiment from Fun with Mama
Fine Motor
Heart Fine Motor Cutting Activity from Early Learning Ideas
Heart Threading and Patterning from The Kindergarten Connection
Writing Table
Valentine Station from I Can Teach My Child
Gross Motor
Heart Hopscotch from Toddler Approved
Cooking
Dipped Pretzels from Swaddles ‘n Bottles
Montessori
Toddler Montessori Activities from Montessori in Real Life
Easy Valentines Day Trays from The Kavanaugh Report
Free Valentines Printables
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Valentine’s Day Theme Preschool Lesson Plans
Learn about love and kindness with your preschoolers in this engaging Valentine’s Day theme lesson plan set with ideas for reading, math, science & more.
This lesson plan set also includes:
1) Chocolate Taste Test (in color and b/w)
2) Heart Counting Mats 1-20
3) “I Love” Emergent Reader (2 versions)
4) Valentine Upper and Lowercase ABC Match (in color and b/w)
5) Valentine’s Day Dice Game (in color and b/w)
6) Valentine’s Day Letter Puzzles (in color and b/w)
7) 0-35 Valentine’s Day Number Cards (in color and b/w)
8) Valentine Roll and Graph Math Game (in color and b/w)
9) Printable Valentine Writing Papers
CLICK HERE for more information!