Valentine's Day does not have to be about romance for children.
It can simply be a fun opportunity to celebrate friendship, kindness and people we care about.
Friendship Cards
Children can create cards for:
- Friends
- Family
- Teachers
- Grandparents
Kindness Hearts
Cut out paper hearts and write a kind action on each one.
Examples:
Help someone.
Share a toy.
Give someone a compliment.
Say thank you.
Heart Counting
Draw several hearts and turn them into a counting activity.
Colour Matching
Use different coloured hearts for sorting and matching.
Quacky & Rex Friendship Story
Start with:
“Quacky wanted to surprise his best friend Rex…”
Let children decide what happens next.
Explore more friendship-themed children's activities at QuackyandRex.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good Valentine's activities for preschoolers?
Card making, colouring, heart matching and kindness activities are simple choices.
Can Valentine's Day be about friendship?
Yes. For young children it can be a positive opportunity to talk about friendship, kindness and caring for others.