Printable Valentineโs Day crafts for preschoolers are one of those easy February wins when you want something hands-on without a long setup or complicated steps.
These activities are designed for little hands and short attention spans, using simple print-and-make templates that focus on cutting, gluing, stamping, and coloring.
Most can be finished in one sitting and work well for classroom centers, small groups, or a relaxed afternoon at home.
Youโll find a mix of heart crafts, handprint keepsakes, and simple shape-based projects that help build fine motor skills while still feeling playful and age-appropriate.
The emphasis is on low-prep Valentine crafts that look sweet when finished, without expecting preschoolers to manage tricky pieces or advanced skills.
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Easy Valentine Crafts for Preschool Classrooms and Home
These Valentine printables are chosen with preschoolers in mind, using simple templates, familiar shapes, and steps that focus on cutting, gluing, stamping, or coloring without overwhelming little hands.
Valentine’s Day Handprint Printables
This handprint craft works well for preschoolers because the designs use large, open shapes and donโt rely on precise cutting. Most of the activity focuses on hand stamping and simple decoration, making it manageable for younger kids while still creating a keepsake parents usually save.
This activity is best for older preschoolers who enjoy marker coloring and watching colors blend. The painting and water step is engaging without being complicated, and cutting can be skipped or pre-done by an adult to keep it frustration-free.
This is a better fit for preschoolers who already have some scissor practice. The printable template helps guide assembly, but the multiple pieces mean adult help is likely. It works well as a small-group or one-on-one craft rather than independent center work.
This name craft is a good option for preschoolers who are starting to recognize letters in their name. The pieces are simple, and the activity combines coloring and gluing without requiring detailed cutting. Itโs especially useful if youโre already working on name recognition in February.Related: Have fun with our Valentine's Day alphabet printables.
This butterfly craft works nicely for preschoolers because the printable keeps the shapes bold and easy to handle. The black-and-white version is ideal if you want kids to color first, while the pre-colored option cuts down prep time for classroom use.
This small set of Valentine printables works well for preschool because the activities rely on simple decorating rather than detailed assembly. Pom poms, crayons, and glue sticks are easy for little hands, and the finished projects donโt require precise cutting to look complete.
This craft is a good choice for preschoolers when itโs simplified. Tearing paper instead of using puzzle pieces keeps it developmentally appropriate while still building fine motor strength. Itโs best used as a guided activity rather than independent work.
This is one of the more hands-on crafts in the list and works best with close adult support. The printable template helps, but cutting thicker cardboard and attaching pipe cleaners can be challenging for preschoolers. Itโs better suited for small groups or a special activity day.
This activity is a strong preschool option because it focuses more on process than precision. Folding and opening the heart is simple and satisfying for young kids, and it introduces symmetry in a visual, hands-on way without needing formal instruction.
Trilingual Friendship Heart Wands in English, Chinese, Korean
This craft is more appropriate for kindergarten and up than preschool. While the concept is lovely, the language component and assembly steps may be lost on younger children unless itโs adapted heavily or used as a teacher-led demonstration.
This handprint craft works well for preschoolers because the templates keep the shapes simple and recognizable. Most of the focus is on stamping and decorating rather than cutting, which makes it a good option for toddlers and younger preschoolers when adult help is available.
This donut card is best for older preschoolers who enjoy coloring and light decorating. The printable keeps the shape clear, but adding details like sprinkles works best when the activity is guided so kids donโt get overwhelmed by choices.Related: Valentine's Day cards to color
This is one of the most preschool-friendly options on the list. Fingerprint tracing supports fine motor development without requiring scissors, and the repetitive motion works well for short attention spans. Itโs also easy to adapt for mixed-age groups.
This craft is visually cute but more challenging than it first appears. The cone shape and assembly steps make it better suited for preschoolers with strong fine motor skills or for one-on-one help. Pre-assembled bases can make it more manageable.
This foam glider craft is best used with preschoolers as a supervised, adult-led activity rather than an independent craft. Cutting foam pieces and assembling the glider can be tricky for little hands, so it works better if the main shapes are pre-cut and children focus on decorating. Itโs also a good option to send home for families to complete together, or to offer as an extension activity for older siblings.
Clare Brown is the founder of Homeschool of 1, where she shares free printables and creative learning activities for kids in preschool through 8th grade. Her work has been featured in Parade, HuffPost, Business Insider, Motherly, AOL, and Yahoo. Read more.