A few of my students and I were puttering around with various materials at the art table last week. I love sitting there and creating with them, chatting about random topics, and just connecting with the kiddos. Well, in our puttering around we made up a few Valentine’s Day straw art activities! The children wereKeep Reading
Valentine Math Activity – Broken Heart Numbers
This is a super simple valentine math activity for preschoolers. I actually used our broken heart numbers as a math invitation during center time. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Valentine’s Day and Math Pinterest boards? valentine math activity for matching numerals to quantities Affiliate links included below. Materials Construction paper Marker Directions 1. Cut out 10 hearts.Keep Reading
Heart Print Valentine Art Project for Preschoolers
This valentine art project for preschoolers was inspired by Housing a Forest’s monster prints and my July 4th coffee filter prints. Ever since I came across the monster prints, I have been enamored with this process! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Valentine’s Day Pinterest board? An Easy and Fun Valentine Art Project for Preschoolers Affiliate linksKeep Reading
10 Engaging Playdough Activities for Valentine’s Day
All of the children I know love getting their hands on play dough. Add Valentine’s Day sparkles, colors, and scents and it’s even more fun! Take a look at the playdough activities below – which one would your kiddos like the most? It’s a tough choice! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Valentine’s Day Pinterest board? TheKeep Reading
Fine Motor Valentine Craft – Beaded Name Hearts
This valentine craft for kids was inspired by our candy cane names, as well as the preschoolers’ love for beads! The kiddos’ beaded name hearts integrated literacy, math, and fine motor skills. They’ll be a great addition to your valentine activities for preschoolers this February! beaded name heart valentine craft Materials Pipe cleaners in variousKeep Reading
Valentine’s Day Craft with Paper and Oil Pastels
When I recently talked with my friend Ann of My Nearest and Dearest, I said I wanted to write a little more about the super simple activities we do in preschool. She encouraged me to do just that and pointed out that it’s a nice peek into all aspects of my classroom. Based on her encouragement,Keep Reading
How to Make A Valentine Hand Print Craft Tree with Fingerprint Hearts
Let the children make a colorful valentine hand print craft using their hands and fingers. Oh, how I love using kiddos’ hands and fingers to create art! Probably because the children love it so. With my preschoolers, I like creating some kind of hand print art with the kids each month. This artwork gets savedKeep Reading
Candy Heart Breaking Fine Motor Activity
Welcome to the “Little Heartbreakers” blog hop, led by Devany of Still Playing School and Laura of LalyMom. My preschoolers and I had a lot of fun with a heart-themed fine motor activity. I know Valentine’s Day isn’t until next month, but I wanted to test everything out before trying it on a larger scale. Breaking HeartsKeep Reading
Valentine Craft for Kids to Make Their Parents
Last year, my preschool students had a great time making their parents Valentine’s Day gifts! It was a simple Valentine craft for kids that combined literacy, math, and gift-giving. Easy Valentine craft for kids to make for their families Materials White paper lunch bags Foam Valentine’s Day stickers Hershey’s Kisses Hershey’s Hugs Markers What weKeep Reading
Easy Paper Plate Valentine Holder for Kids
I know it’s after Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to share a super easy valentine holder my preschool kiddos made. Even though this was incredibly simple, my students had a ton of fun creating and decorating. simple valentine holder made of paper plates Supplies (affiliate links included below) 2 paper plates for each valentine holder PermanentKeep Reading
