Shopping List: Construction paper (red, white, pink), Valentine stickers, tissue or cotton, red finger paint,
sugar cookie dough, heart-shaped cookie cutter
Field Trip Idea: Local library for storytime and Valentine's Day crafts |
Valentine Sticker Collage
Cut big red hearts out of
construction paper, then have
your child decorate with
Valentine's stickers.
Matching Hearts
Cut several pairs of matching
hearts (a pair from red
construction paper, a pair from
blue construction paper, etc.) Put
the hearts in a mixed-up pile and
let your child find the matching
hearts.
Stuffed Hearts
Cut out two same-sized hearts
from a paper bag. Glue the hearts
together around the edges,
leaving a small opening. Let your
child stuff the heart with cotton
balls or tissue, then glue the
opening shut. Decorate with
glitter, stickers, a bow, etc.
All Things Hearts
Go on a scavenger hunt
throughout the house to find
hearts. Look on blankets,
clothing, inside books, etc.
Thumb-Body Loves You
Cut various shaped hearts from
white and pink construction
paper. Use red paint to decorate
the hearts with your child's thumb
prints. Set hearts aside to dry.
On a 4 by 8 inch paper write out
(or print on the computer)
"Thumb-body Loves You". Glue
the paper and the hearts onto a
separate sheet of red
construction paper. Give to a
family member or friend for
Valentine's Day!
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Little Wheel
There's a little wheel a-turning in my heart
(roll your fist as though turning a wheel)
There's a little wheel a-turning in my heart
In my heart, in my heart
(hands over your chest area)
There's a little wheel a-turning in my heart
Oh I feel so very happy in my heart,
(touch your hands to your face, smiling)
Oh I feel so very happy in my heart,
In my heart, in my heart,
Oh I feel so very happy in my heart.
Counting Valentines
( Tune to Ten Little Indians)
One pink, two pink, three pink
Valentines
Four pink, five pink, six pink Valentines
Seven pink, eight pink, nine pink
Valentines
Ten pink Valentines.
Ten pink, nine pink, eight pink
Valentines
Seven pink, six pink, five pink
Valentines
Four pink, three pink, two pink
Valentines
One pink Valentine.
My Valentine Heart
When I say I love you
(Point to lips)
It comes from my heart
(Hand on heart)
You hear it in your ear
(Point to ear)
And it sounds very smart
(Point to head)
I love it when you're proud of me
(Stand very tall)
You say it all day long
(Stretch arms wide)
And when I hear you say it
(Point to ear)
My heart sings a merry song
(Hand on heart)
Valentine Fingerplay
Let's count valentines
One, two, three
Let's count valentines
All for me!
Let's count valentines
Four, five, six
Let's count valentines
Match and mix
Let's count valentines
Seven, eight, nine
Let's count valentines
I'm glad you're mine
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Words:
Heart
Valentine
Phrase to repeat:
"I love you"
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Review: Red, Blue
Numbers: 1 to 5
Shape: Heart
Valentine give-away with
friends/playgroup buddies.
Indoor/Outdoor play with
push/pull toys.
Playtime with peers (playgroup
or public area such as a park,
children's museum, etc.)
Coloring Pages:
Coloring Page 1
Coloring Page 2
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