Simple Valentine Heart Toddler Activity
I put this super simple Valentine heart toddler activity together because my daughter loves gluing things together. So I went all crazy and cut out tons of hearts for this activity. I cut the construction paper into strips and then folded them in a zig-zag pattern and flattened them. I then cut out the hearts so it made like 6 at a time, super quick.
>> See more Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids
As you can see, this is a very simple toddler activity but it’s supposed to be that way. I love to do crafts that not only are fun but build up the confidence in the kids as well. This way, they’ll be more focused on their creativity and critical thinking and be less worried about mistakes or other things that might be happening during the activity.
This is a fun way to let the kids use their own hands and minds to create a simple Valentine’s Day craft.
This post may contain affiliate links meaning I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Read my disclosure policy here.
How do you explain Valentine’s Day to a toddler?
Valentine’s Day is a special day celebrated by many people all around the world, and explaining it to your toddlers can be a fun and enriching experience for them.
In simple terms, you can tell them that Valentine’s Day is a special day when we show people that we care about them. Just like how we give hugs and kisses to show our love, on Valentine’s Day, many people give flowers, cards, gifts, or do nice things for the people they care about, especially on this day.
Crafting is a great way to help toddlers understand Valentine’s Day. You can make homemade cards together with hearts, flowers, and sweet messages to give to family, friends, and loved ones.
This hands-on Valentine’s Day activity can help them learn about expressing love and caring for others in a fun, creative way. Plus, it’s a great bonding moment for you and your little one!
Recommended Valentine’s Day Books
Don’t forget to combine reading and learning together for the kids! You can easily read these books to them while they’re crafting or have them read them on their own.
I love being able to have so many books in our house so that when we need a bit of downtime for the kids, they can easily pick up a book and start reading. It’s really as simple as that.
Some of these books I have recommended are read by my kids and I and we have certainly enjoyed them!
Day It Rained HeartsThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!Clifford’s Valentine’s Day (Clifford 8×8)The Biggest Valentine EverHappy Valentine’s Day, Curious George!Snowy Valentine
Simple Valentine Heart Toddler Activity
Since this doesn’t take long to do, it’s one that you might find yourself making over and over again. All you need are basically four simple supplies and a few moments of time to make this craft.
We’ve made this daily up to Valentine’s Day before and the kids never thought that it got old. I think that they just like independence and being able to make a craft easily, and who am I to argue with that?!
Recommended Valentine’s Day Activity Kits
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is here and learning can be turned into a fun heart’s day for kids. Get this huge pack of printable math and literacy activities for your young learners at home!
Valentine’s Day Color by Addition Worksheets
Practice addition skills up to 20 with these fun Valentine’s Day color-by-number addition worksheets. A fun way to add math to your school day without boring math worksheets. Instead, figure out what picture will unfold after you color in each space.
Recommended Valentine’s Day Craft Kits
Have fun this Valentine’s Day with your young learners at home with these fun variations of recommended Heart’s Day activity kits for children.
Valentine Heart Charm Bracelet Craft Kit – Crafts for Kids and Fun Home ActivitiesHeart Dream Catcher Craft Kit for Kids Paint You Own Love Heart Dream Catcher DIY Coloring Valentine’s Day Wooden Art and Craft for Art Activity Project Valentine’s Day Decoration4E’s Novelty Valentines Day Owl Magnet Craft for Kids (12 Pack) Foam Valentines Day Craft for Kids Classroom DIY Activity Bulk, Individually WrappedAll in One Arts and Crafts for Kids, Art Kit for Drawing Coloring Paper Cutting and Origami, Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Girls Boys Teens Beginners, Art Supplies for Kids Ages 4-12, BlueBeYumi Valentine’s Day Thankful Heart Trees Foam Craft Kits for Kids Make Your Own Valentine DIY Heart TreesMelissa & Doug Created by Me! Heart Box Wooden Craft Kit
Valentine Heart Toddler Activity Supplies
Just gather up the simple list of supplies needed below for making this adorable Valentine heart toddler activity!
See I told you it was super simple. I traced a heart onto the construction paper in marker. My daughter at first glued each individual heart on the paper but then decided to place the glue on the paper first and then I told her to trace around the heart with the glue stick. She then proceeded to plop on the hearts like there was no tomorrow.
She didn’t really care to follow my heart pattern. My son, however, was very precise in his placement of the hearts and made them go upside down as they followed the outline.
You can easily let the kids take charge of this craft as long as you’re close by for supervision. But once they get the hang of it, I have a feeling that they’re going to be loving it and making so many fun hearts!
You can also use whatever colors of paper for this activity, too. Pink and red are a popular choice for Valentine’s Day but you can easily use whatever color you want.
We’re not big on Valentine’s Day here but I do enjoy a good heart craft. I don’t love the commercialism of this day but I love all the pink, red, hearts, and chocolate. Great time of the year for chocolate pick me up.
Simple Valentine Heart Toddler Activity
Equipment
- Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Holiday Red, 9″ x 12″, 100 Sheets
- 50 Pieces 8.5″ x 11″ Pink Cardstock, Heavyweight Cardstock Sheets Blank Invitation Paper Greeting Cards Printable, 74lb Cover 200 GSM
- TFIVE Black Permanent Paint Marker Pens – 2 Count Oil Based Marker Pen, Medium Tip, Waterproof & Quick Dry, for Office, Art projects, Rock Painting, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Plastic, Metal, Canvas
Materials
- Construction papers pink, red, and a color of your choice
- Markers
- Pair of scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Trace big heart shapes onto your colored paper using your pen marker.
- Cut out small heart shapes using your pink and red colored papers.
- Let your kids have fun sticking the small hearts into the heart line tracing using glue!
- Your toddlers will surely have an awesome time making their first heart activity!
Notes
Make sure to grab those craft supplies and make this Valentine’s Day extra special for your toddler with this simple, fun-filled activity that is sure to fill their day with love and laughter!
More Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine’s Day Toddler Activities
Printable Valentines Coloring Pages by Homeschool Preschool
Easy Valentine Slime Recipe by Darcy and Brian
This is a lovely little idea for those little hands. Thanks so much for sharing as part of the Valentine Blog Hop linky.
Love simple and cute crafts like these for toddlers and preschoolers!
Great for fine motor skills!