Valentine’s Day is such a magical time for kids and adults alike. Growing up, I always loved everything about Valentine’s Day — the candy, the pink and red decorations, and especially the crafts. For my parents, it was never just a celebration for the two of them; it was for all of us. We’d DIY gifts for each other, exchange flowers, and make the day about family love. It made me feel so special as a child and created memories I still cherish. Now as a parent, I love bringing that same joy to my little ones. If you’re looking for some fun and easy ideas, here are 10 Valentine’s crafts for preschoolers that are sure to spark creativity and spread love.
1. Heart-Shaped Stamping with Toilet Paper Rolls
This is one of my favorite Valentine’s crafts for preschoolers because it’s simple and uses items you already have at home. Take a toilet paper roll, pinch it into a heart shape, and tape the end to hold the shape. Then, let your little one dip it into paint and stamp heart shapes onto paper. Add some glitter for extra sparkle!
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2. Tissue Paper Heart Sun Catchers
Cut out a large heart shape from construction paper and a smaller heart from its center to make a frame. Provide your preschooler with colorful tissue paper squares and glue. They can stick the tissue pieces onto clear contact paper, then place the heart frame on top. Hang it in the window, and watch the sunlight make it glow!
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3. Thumbprint Heart Cards
There’s something so special about preserving those tiny fingerprints. Help your child dip their thumb in red or pink paint, then press two thumbprints together to form a heart shape. Use these hearts to decorate cards for grandparents, teachers, or friends.
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4. Love Bug Paper Plate Craft
Turn a plain paper plate into a cute little love bug! Your preschooler can paint the plate, add googly eyes, and glue on heart-shaped wings and antennae. This Valentine’s craft preschoolers will adore lets them be creative while making something adorable.
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5. Valentine’s Day Garland
Stringing garlands is always a hit with kids. Cut out lots of hearts from colorful paper or newspaper and let your preschooler decorate them with stickers, markers, or glitter. Then, string them together using yarn or ribbon to hang around the house.
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6. DIY Valentine’s Bracelets
Valentine’s crafts preschoolers will actually wear? Yes, please! Grab some pipe cleaners and colorful beads (bonus points for heart-shaped ones). Your little one can thread the beads onto the pipe cleaners to make festive bracelets for themselves or as gifts.
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7. Painted Rock Love Notes
Go on a nature walk to collect smooth rocks, then let your child paint them with hearts, love notes, or Valentine’s designs. These are great for spreading kindness; you can leave them around your neighborhood or give them as little tokens of love.
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8. Heart-Shaped Collage
Give your preschooler a large heart cut out of cardboard. Provide scraps of paper, fabric, buttons, and other materials for them to glue on. It’s a fantastic sensory activity and one of the most creative Valentine’s crafts for preschoolers.
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9. Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottle
Fill a plastic bottle with water, glitter, heart-shaped sequins, and a few drops of food coloring. Seal it tightly and let your child shake it to their heart’s content. It’s both a craft and a calming activity.
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10. Handprint Heart Keepsake
Trace your child’s handprints on colorful paper, cut them out, and overlap them to form a heart shape. Add the date and your child’s name for a keepsake you’ll treasure forever. It’s a simple but meaningful Valentine’s Day children’s craft.
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Bringing the Love to Life
Valentine’s crafts for pre-K and preschoolers don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. These simple activities are not only fun but also a great way to spend quality time together while fostering creativity. As you help your little one with these crafts, you’re also creating memories they’ll cherish for years to come — just like I do when I think back to those special Valentine’s days of my childhood.
Which craft are you most excited to try? Let me know how it goes or if you have your own favorite Valentine’s crafts to share!