These valentine art projects make a lovely addition to your winter art projects for kids! Be sure to take a look at all the art fun before writing your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten Valentine’s Day lesson plans.
Art gives children the chance to explore new techniques while encouraging them to express their creativity. These Valentine’s Day art projects definitely meet that criteria. You’ll find ideas that focus on painting, printmaking, and more.
Plus, there’s a lot of additional learning within the valentine art ideas. Math, science, literacy, and motor skills practice abound in the Valentine’s Day art shared below.
Related: Valentine Activities for Preschoolers
For each of the preschool themes we use in the classroom, I like to cover a few specific categories: literacy, math, music, art, science, and sensory exploration. And the art projects always end up being a classroom favorite! I’m sure you will find a few winners for your class in this list of valentine art ideas.
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Valentine’s Day Art Materials
I LOVE letting the kids have a creative outlet through various art projects throughout the year. I find that they are especially keen on creating when there’s a holiday theme involved! And Valentine’s Day is no exception.
With that in mind, I like to stock up on art supplies at the beginning of each month. During February, I tend to pick up supplies that work well for valentine art projects. Here is my list (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):
- Washable tempera paint
- Heart cookie cutters
- Liquid water colors
- Paint brushes and sponges
- Oil pastels
- White glue
- Glitter
- Heart doilies
- Construction paper
- Heart stickers
- Recycled odds and ends
This is just a list of a few general suggestions. I always suggest digging through the supply closet for inspiration first. It doesn’t really matter what’s on the list of supplies, as long as the kids are allowed the opportunity to create!
Valentine Art Projects
So, without further ado, here are some Valentine’s Day art projects that I absolutely LOVE:
Guide students in making some valentine heart stencils this February. Then let them use them to trace, paint, or color hearts on all of their Valentine’s Day art projects!
Have each student design their own heart and then put them together to make a DIY clay heart mobile. This is the perfect collaborative art project for Valentine’s Day.
First comes art. And then comes science with the melt my heart Valentine’s Day art!
If you have a box, some heart-shaped doilies, and a few marbles, then you have the makings of an incredibly fun preschool Valentine’s activity. Another great process art option!
Children have the chance to creatively express their feelings related to a common, heartfelt phrase with the love you to the moon preschool valentine art. This project is sure to melt the hearts of any parent!
Put some familiar items to use in a novel way with the valentine straw art. This one simple project actually yields two interesting works of art.
If you love a good pun, then you’ll love this bee-themed Valentine’s Day hand print activity. And, not to mention, it makes such a cute Valentine’s Day Card!
Children explore their senses along with early science and art concepts as they create something beautiful with a Valentine’s art project for toddlers and preschoolers!
This colorful heart printmaking for kids idea is perfect for when you want the kids to focus on the process over the product. Even so, the results are always unique and beautiful.
I love the idea behind the bumble bee valentines art project. With this activity, the kids explore a variety of art techniques that, when combined, will result in a whimsical collage!
Set out some paint and a few heart-shaped cookie cutters. Then let the kids create a cookie cutter painting for Valentine’s Day.
Kids explore the early math concept of symmetry while creating beautiful blot art hearts.
The handprint heart tree is a fun sensory experience that ends up being the sweetest keepsake for a loved one.
Experiment with concepts of color theory and science while engaging the senses with this heart art salt painting project!
Which valentine art project will you use in the classroom this February? Be sure to let me know in the comments below!
More Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids
If you’re on the look out for even more valentine art projects and crafts, I’ve got you covered:
- Valentine’s Day Messy Play Ideas
- Heart Art Projects
- Valentine Process Art
- You’ve Been Hugged
- DIY Dyed Wooden Hearts
Done-For-You Valentine’s Day Resources
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Below, you’ll find our Hearts Lesson Plans. It’s one of my favorite preschool resources to use around Valentine’s Day. Click on the image below for more information.
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