Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids Under 5 at Home | Little Belle’s Events
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to create magical moments with your little ones. At Little Belle’s Events, we believe in making every celebration special, even from the comfort of home! If you’re looking for fun, creative, and easy ways to celebrate love with your children under five, we’ve got you covered. Here are some delightful Valentine’s Day activities to enjoy with your little ones.
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1. DIY Valentine’s Cards
Crafting homemade Valentine’s cards is a perfect way for little hands to get creative. Provide construction paper, stickers, washable markers, and heart-shaped cutouts. Help your child decorate a card for a loved one, whether it's a grandparent, sibling, or friend!
Tip: Add a personal touch by letting your child make handprint or fingerprint heart designs!
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2. Heart-Themed Sensory Bin
Sensory play is great for young children, and a Valentine’s Day-themed bin is an easy setup. Fill a large container with:
✅ Red and pink rice or pasta
✅ Heart-shaped foam cutouts
✅ Pom-poms
✅ Small scoops and cups for pouring
Let your child explore textures and colors while building fine motor skills!
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3. Valentine’s Day Storytime
Cuddle up with a cozy blanket and read heartwarming Valentine’s books together. Some great choices include:
📖 Love from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers
📖 Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
📖 Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney
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4. Sweetheart Snack Time
Create a fun and healthy Valentine’s-themed snack! Try:
🍓 Heart-shaped fruit skewers with strawberries, bananas, and grapes
🍪 Decorating heart-shaped cookies with pink icing and sprinkles
🥞 Making mini pancakes with a heart-shaped cookie cutter
Little chef tip: Let your child help with safe, simple tasks like sprinkling toppings or mixing ingredients!
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5. Valentine’s Dance Party
Turn up some fun music and have a mini dance party! Play kid-friendly love songs like:
🎵 Skidamarink – The Kiboomers
🎵 All You Need is Love – The Beatles (kids’ version)
🎵 Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kina Grannis (soft lullaby version)
Dancing together is a great way to bond and get those little bodies moving!
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6. Love Bug Craft
Make adorable love bug crafts using simple supplies like:
🎨 Toilet paper rolls
🎨 Pipe cleaners for antennae
🎨 Googly eyes and stickers for decoration
Your child can create their own “love bug” and name it something special!
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7. Valentine’s Day Treasure Hunt
Hide paper hearts or small Valentine’s treats around the house and let your little one go on a fun treasure hunt! Give them simple clues or just let them explore and collect the hearts in a little basket.
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Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in all its forms—especially the sweet bond between parents and little ones! At Little Belle’s Events, we love making special moments magical. We hope these fun at-home activities bring joy, laughter, and love to your family’s celebration!
Which activity will you try first? Let us know in the comments!
💕 Happy Valentine’s Day from Little Belle’s Events! 💕
