With Valentin’s Day quickly approaching it is time to plan some fun crafts and Valentine’s Day cards for your toddlers to make! These Valentine’s Day crafts are easy enough for a toddler to make and cute enough to give away to friends and family.
Below are a variety of Valentine’s Day crafts that are organized by method and materials so you can find just the right craft for your toddlers!
And since you are here because you are looking for a craft or two for the toddler in your life, I am so pleased to share with you my Toddler Program, Playful Days! One beautiful craft or activity to enjoy with your little one, every single day. Perhaps it is exactly what you have been looking for?
It is amazing how one simple activity a day can change it all! Adding in a gentle structure helps to break up those long days and helps everyone to thrive.
I also wanted to share with you a little activity similar to what you will find in Playful Days—a Rainbow Puzzle and Activity Pack! You can grab that for free right here:
Alright, now on to those Toddler Valentine’s Day crafts!
Here are 20+ easy Valentine’s Day crafts for toddlers! These simple crafts use basic art and craft supplies found in most homes and schools.
Footprint, Handprint, and Thumbprint Crafts
A Preschool Valentine Craft for Grandma – This preschool Valentine Craft is easy enough for a toddler to do. All you need is some paint, paper, and an eager toddler to make this adorable handprint craft.
Salt Dough Heart Footprint Keepsake at Red Ted Art. This adorable footprint heart keepsake is sure to be treasured forever by those who receive it. For this craft, you will need salt dough and paint.
Cactus Handprint Valentine’s Day Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect. This cactus handprint Valentine makes a quick and easy craft for toddlers to personalize. You will need paint, paper, glue, and markers.
Heart Handprint Canvas for Grandma by Crafty Morning. Grandma will love this heartfelt Valentine from her favorite toddler. For this craft, you will need a canvas, paper, and paint.
Thumbprint Hearts for Valentine’s Day at Red Ted Art. Help your toddler tell thumb body they love them with this adorable keepsake craft. For this project, you will need salt dough or clay, some paint, and markers.
Paper Plate Valentine Crafts
Paper Plate Valentine’s Unicorns at Red Ted Art. These Valentine’s unicorns are too cute! For this simple toddler craft, you will need a paper plate, glitter paper, construction paper, and paint.
Paper Plate Valentine Wreath by Homeschool Preschool. This simple Valentine’s Day wreath is a great craft for toddlers. With some paper hearts and a little bit of glue, little kids can make this beautiful craft.
Mini Paper Plate Dinosaur Valentine Craft by Crafty Morning. These paper plate dinosaur valentine crafts are awesome! All you need is a paper plate, paint, scissors, glue, and paper.
Paper Plate Valentine Bear Craft by Glued to My Crafts. Toddlers will love making this adorable Valentine Bear Craft. For this craft, you will need tissue paper, construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue.
Paper Plate Love Birds by Messy Little Monster. These paper plate love birds are adorable and easy for toddlers to create. You will need paper plates, paint, construction paper, and glue to make this Valentine’s Day craft.
Valentine Cards for Toddlers
Wooly Be My Valentine Free Printable Card by Hello Wonderful. This cute Valentine’s Day card is perfect for little toddler hands. All they have to do is glue pompoms onto the printable card.
Wax Resist Valentine’s Card by Happy Hooligans. These wax resist Valentine’s Day cards are so unique. Toddlers can easily make them with watercolor paints.
I Love You to Pieces Valentine’s Day Craft by Mombrite. Toddlers will have fun ripping or cutting up paper pieces and gluing them to the printable card. All you will need is red or pink construction paper and glue.
Easy Valentine’s Day Cards by The Best Ideas for Kids. Making this Valentine’s Day card couldn’t be easier for a toddler! All you need is some white paper, paint, and an empty paper roll.
Toddler Valentine’s Day Card at Red Ted Art. Here is a simple card that is perfect for toddlers to make. All you need is paper, paint, and glue.
Paper and Paint Valentine’s Day Crafts
Celery Heart Stamped Valentines –This is a simple way for toddlers to make some adorable Valentine’s Day cards. All you need are some celery stalks, paint, and paper.
Easy Q-Tip Painted Heart Art for Kids to Make by Projects with Kids. With a little bit of paint, some cotton swabs, and heart-shaped paper, toddlers can create this colorful heart art for Valentine’s Day!
Foil Printed Hearts by Crafts on Sea. This Valentine’s art project creates wonderfully textured hearts using foil and paint. All you need is foil, paint, and cardboard hearts.
Easy Heart Art Painting by Mombrite. This easy heart art project for toddlers uses a fun marbling technique. For this craft, you will need paper, paint, marbles, and a box.
Heart Thumbprint Art by A Dab of Glue Will Do. This fun Valentine’s Day craft is as unique as the maker. For this project, you will need paper, a heart cut out, and paint.
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Toilet Roll Love Bugs for Valentine’s Day by Red Ted Art. Here is a fun Valentine’s Day craft for toddlers using toilet paper rolls! Other supplies needed for this project include pipe cleaners, paint, construction paper, and googly eyes.
Valentine’s Day Mixed Media Heart Craft by Stir the Wonder. This Valentine’s art project is perfect for toddlers because it is a process art project. Simply supply a heart cutout, paint, and stickers, and let your toddler explore!
Preschool Heart Craft for Valentine’s Day by The Purposeful Nest. This Valentine’s Day craft is so fun! It uses a cool craft material called Magic Nuudles, glue, and heart cutouts.
DIY Crepe Paper Heart Wreath for Valentine’s Day by Artsy Craftsy Mom. This colorful heart wreath is beautiful but easy enough for a toddler to make. All you need is tissue paper, glue, and a heart cut from foam board.
Friendship Rocks for Valentine’s Day at Red Ted Art. These friendship rocks are such a neat way to share the love on Valentine’s Day! Especially for the rock-collecting toddler! All you need are some rocks, red paint, and a permanent marker.
So there you have it! 25 Valentine’s Day crafts that are perfect for toddlers to make! I hope this list inspires you to get crafty with your little ones this year for Valentine’s Day!
Thank you so much for reading, my friend. Happy Valentine’s Day!
xo
Sarah
P.S. Don’t forget to grab your FREE Rainbow Activity Pack for toddlers!
