Objective: To learn about Valentine’s Day
Book(s):
- Valentine’s Day by Josir Keogh
- Valentine’s Day by Trudi Strain Trueit
- Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney
- The Best Thing About Valentines by Eleanor Hudson
- Pete the Cat Valentine’s Day Is Cool by Kimberly and James Dean
Music: “Skinna Marinky Dinky Dink”
Skina marinky dinky dink, skinna marinky doo, I love you
I love you in the morning and in the afternoon,
I love you in the evening, and underneath the moon
Skina marinky dinky dink, skinna marinky doo, I love you
Fine Motor Skills:
- Valentine’s Day Pre-K Pack pages 2-10, 18 (http://www.overthebigmoon.com/valentines-day-pre-k-pack/)
- Valentine’s Day Pre-K Expansion Pack pages 2-9 (http://www.overthebigmoon.com/valentines-day-pre-k-pack-expansion/)
Activity Craft 1: Coloring Valentines
Materials
- Valentines printable (http://www.secret-agent-josephine.com/downloads/free-saj-valentines-bw.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Scissors
- Crayons or markers
Directions
- Print the valentines printable onto the blank paper.
- Cut the valentines apart.
- Color the valentines with the crayons or markers.
Craft/Activity 2: Construction Paper Valentines
Materials
- Red and pink construction paper
- Scissors
- Decorating materials such as crayons, markers, stickers, and jewels
Directions
- Cut hearts from the red and pink construction paper.
- Decorate the hearts.
Craft/Activity 3: Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Materials
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Red or pink paint
- Paintbrush
- Decorating materials
- Glue
Directions
- Cut the center out of the paper plate.
- Paint the paper plate ring with the red or pink paint.
- Decorate the wreath.
Image Credits
Preschool Homeschool Curriculum: Valentine’s Day Lesson Plan © 2015 Heather Johnson
Valentine’s Day Preschool Crafts and Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson
