Valentine's Day Activities for Toddlers

Valentine's Day is all about love, and without a doubt, toddlers will give you their whole heart if you let them! These little tykes are filled with love, so why not share the joy of this holiday with them?

What Can You Read to a Toddler for Valentine's Day?

Popular books for toddlers:

1. Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

• Ten little kisses... Adorable pictures.

2. Where Is Baby's Valentine? by Karen Katz

• Toddlers will love that they can life the flaps in this little board book.

3. Love, Splat by Rob Scotton

• Splat the cat gets ready to celebrate Valentine's Day.

4. Spot's Valentine by Eric Hill

• The cute pup is working on a Valentine's surprise for his mom.

5. My Fuzzy Valentine by Naomi Kleinberg

• The one and only Elmo stars in this book with fuzzy pictures for the little ones to feel!

6. Lilly's Chocolate Heart by Kevin Henkes

• Lilly wants to hide her final chocolate heart. Where will she put it?

What Can You Sing With a Toddler for Valentine's Day?

1. You're a Special Friend

You're a special friend of mine,

Friend of mine, friend of mine.

You're a special friend of mine,

Be my valentine.

(Sung to Mary Had a Little Lamb)

2. Five Little Valentines

Five little valentines were having a race.

The first little valentine was frilly with lace.

The second little valentine had a funny face.

The third little valentine said, "I love you."

The fourth little valentine said, "I do, too!"

The fifth little valentine was sly as a fox.

He ran the fastest to the valentine box!

3. Will You Be My Valentine?

Will you be my valentine?

Valentine, valentine.

Will you be my valentine?

I love you!

(sung to London Bridge)

1. Homemade Cards

• Fold simple construction paper in half and allow the little ones to create cards for loved ones! A grandmom would have to smile over this card filled with love! The mom, or teacher, or caregiver who is helping with this project could write a small poem inside, like "Roses are red, violets are blue; This card's a special present, for a very special you!"

2. Tissue Paper Valentine

• Crinkle small pieces of red, white and pink tissue paper. Dip the pieces into glue and stick them to prink or red construction paper that is cut into a heart.

3. Simple Heart Stamps

• Provide heart stamps and a stamp pad and help guide your toddler to create multiple hearts all over a piece of paper!

* Created November 21st, 2010 KG