During the month of February, we use the excitement of Valentine’s Day to focus some of our attention on shapes, specifically the heart shape. There are many ways of doing this but I love creating with our hands in some way, to allow my preschool students to manipulate the shapes as they craft something with them. Heart shape crafts and activities are a fun way to talk about love and friendship as well. They compliment so many great Valentine’s Day Books or if you avoid holidays books about love and friendship. Browse through these hand-picked heart shape crafts and activities and see which would work the best for your classroom.
This year I think I’ll be doing the coffee filter hearts, heart rainbow mural, the conversation hearts playdough, and probably a mosaic hearts too. Some will be during group art time and other like the playdough and mural during free choice. Whichever you choose, I hope you all have fun!
Heart Bird Feeder
Watercolor and Hot Glue Hearts
Conversation Hearts Literacy Activity
Letter Match with Heart Stickers
For more great ideas for Valentine’s Day including circle time lessons, free choice activities, and even a song all about friendship. Check out my Valentine’s Friends thematic unit. Just print and your lessons plans are done.
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shalini sharma says
such a great article…
Jill says
I really like your art project ideas! I am providing art for 2 homeschooled grandchildren. How do you make the heart shaped bird feeder food? Do you have an ingredients list and directions?
Thanks, jill