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Valentine's Day Crafts and Books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

January 18, 2012 By Dianna Kennedy · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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Despite the cold, grey winter weather, this is the perfect time of year to teach your little one about love! I’ve gathered some fun Valentine’s Day books and crafts for your children this season.

The kissing hand

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1. The Kissing Hand

In this story, Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school. His mother devises a secret ‘kiss’  he can keep with him all night, to remind him of her.

As homeschooling mothers, our children are home with us, but this is a wonderful book for children facing any kind of new situation or change – preschool, religious education classes, or swim lessons. It’s a reminder of a how a mother’s love follows you, wherever you go.

raccoon magnet page

Making Learning Fun has many activities and printables to go along with The Kissing Hand. My favorite is the Magnet Page. I also found a Kissing Hand activity pack.

 love you forever

2. Love You Forever

This book has been making me cry for 17 years! I had to explain to my oldest daughter why I start to tear up every time I read it. If you’ve got a baby shower coming up, this is a wonderful gift for a new mother.

 

preschool valentine

After you’ve read the story to your little ones, you could whip up some Valentine’s cupcakes, and work on a Valentine Tot Pack.

 

GUess how much I love you

3. Guess How Much I Love You?

This story is so sweet – between a father and his son. You’ll follow the story of Little Nut Brown Hare and his father, as they profess their love for each other. This is a favorite around my house, especially at bedtime.

valentine crafts

Work on fine motor skills with this Valentine heart wreath craft, then practice math and writing skills with another Valentine preschool pack.

Mama do you love me

4. Mama, Do You Love Me?

Explore the Inuit culture with this wonderful book. Set in Alaska, there are loads of learning opportunities after finishing this book. You’ll read the story of an Alaskan girl and her mother as she tests her independence, yet holds tight to her mother’s love.

Mama do you love me craft

 

Michelle from Musings of Me has a wonderful Alaska packet that compliments this book beautifully.

the giving tree

5. The Giving Tree

We’ve ended up with two copies of this classic in our house – my husband brought his childhood copy with him when he moved in!

Simple pen and ink drawings catch children’s eyes as you tell the story of the tree who gave everything she had. You can discuss your children’s unique, special gifts, then follow it up with some fun from the Love Tot Pack.

If I could keep you little

6. If I Could Keep You Little

My children range in age from incubating to 17 years old — I’ve seen many phases of growing up. This sweet book reminds us not to be sad about the things we will miss about them being little, but to look forward to the new delights each stage will bring.

love bug craft

Your little love bugs will love these craft ideas from Totally Tots.

 

 

No matter what

7. No Matter What

I seriously read this book twice a week in my house – my kids LOVE it! It follows the same vein as Mama, Do You Love Me — Small tests Large’s love for him through a series of identity changes! The illustrations make my kids crack up every time.

 

love blossom tree

 

Don’t miss this Love Blossom Tree craft as well as the  preschool ideas from PreKinders.

I love you through and through

8. I Love You Through and Through

Your babies and young toddlers will enjoy this board book about a boy and the love he has for his teddy bear.

valentine craft ideas

Keep the love going with these fun Valentine crafts from 2 Teaching Mommies.

You're all my favorites

9. You’re All My Favorites

If you have more than one child, you understand the worries about loving one more than the others. I ran across this book at Borders while I was pregnant with my twin boys, and sobbed in the children’s section. We all love our children in very different ways, and this book explains this in a language small children can easily grasp.

How do Dinosaurs say I love you


10. How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

As the mother of boys, dinosaurs are well loved in my house. We’re big fans of all the “How Do Dinosaurs ….” series, and this edition about love is wonderful!

dinosaur craftlove dump truck craft

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your boys will enjoy this dinosaur craft, as well as a Love dump truck!

 

Looking for more Valentine’s Day resources? Head over to the Valentine’s Day Pinterest board.

This post is linked to: Tot School, Sharing Time, Sunday Showcase, Share Your Sunday Best, Homemaking Mondays, Hip Homeschool Hop,Magic Marker Mondays, Top Ten Tuesdays, Ten on Tuesdays, Tip Me Tuesdays, Creative Share,  Works for Me Wednesday, The Mommy Club,Weekly Wrap-up at WUHS, For the Kids Friday, Home and Family Friday, Preschool Corner and Share Your Awesome.

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You can visit Dianna over at The Kennedy Adventures, where she’s incubating Baby 5.0! You’ll find her hosting Saints and Scripture Sunday, as well as frequent appearances on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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About Dianna Kennedy

Dianna Kennedy is the mother of six, writing at The Kennedy Adventures. She's a relaxed classical homeschooler, and loves to share practical tips for today's Catholic parent.
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  1. Vicky says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Oh my goodness, Love You Forever. I could never read that book to my class without crying and trying to hide behind the book while I wiped my tears. And that was before I had kids. I imagine I would be a complete mess reading it now. I am a new Twitter follower visiting from Milk and Cuddles. Vicky from Mess For Less

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    • Dianna Kennedy says

      January 18, 2012 at 1:50 pm

      Being pregnant, I wouldn’t DARE pull it out now to read. I’d be a mess. No Matter What, and Guess how much I Love You make me a wreck now!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Childlife says

    January 22, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Some super-cute Valentine craft ideas! I’m going to have to try the Valentine truck one (it’s hard to find non-girlie Valentine crafts for boys!) I loved the dinosaur too 🙂

    Michelle @ 5MFSN

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  3. Crystal says

    January 25, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    HI! Congrats on being the #4 top most clicked link on my Mommy Solutions last week. I appreciate you linking and so happy you were top linked. Stop on over the new linky is live. http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2012/01/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-28/

    Crystal

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  4. mom to 2 posh lil divas says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:54 am

    thanks for sharing all these fabulous books (many of our faves!) and activity ideas on the Sunday Showcase! I shared this on Facebook & twitter!

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