Valentine STEM Activities
Discover 18 engaging Valentine STEM activities and challenges for kids! Find fizzing hearts, flying cupids, coding for kids, and much more in this collection.
Valentine’s Day is more than candy and hearts. It’s not just pink and red and flowers and cards. Add some Valentine’s Day science, math, and technology to your February lesson plans with this collection of easy STEM activities for kids.
Valentine STEM Activities
Valentines Baking Soda Vinegar Experiment for Chemistry
Your little scientists will love mixing potions in this Valentines Day Potion Mixing Science Station.
Heart Marshmallow Toothpick Structures
I love finding seasonally shaped marshmallows at the grocery store. If you can find heart-shaped marshmallows, have kids make some Heart Marshmallow Toothpick Structures. If not, they’ll be fun to make with mini marshmallows, as well.
STEM Engineering for Kids- Building an Eraser Tower
If you don’t want to use marshmallows (or don’t have any on hand), kids can try Building a Heart Eraser Tower. If you don’t have any Valentine erasers, check your local Dollar Tree or Target’s Dollar Spot.
Valentine STEAM ~ LED Roses
While you will likely need to shop for supplies to make these LED Roses, they will be a HUGE hit with your kids! They’ll have a hard time deciding whether to display them or give them away.
DIY Puzzle Valentine for Kids
With this DIY Valentine Puzzle, kids can make one-of-a-kind Valentines to share with friends and family.
Roll and Cover Valentine's Day Math Game
Here’s a fun Roll and Cover Valentines Preschool Math Game that your kids will enjoy playing as they gear up for Valentine’s Day. No plastic hearts on hand? No problem. Try buttons, mini erasers, or even candy conversation hearts.
Counting Roses Activity for Valentine's Day
This Counting Roses Activity for Valentine’s Day is a great hands-on way to sneak some holiday math into your homeschool preschool day!
Conversation Heart Catapult for Valentine's Day
I’ve never met a kid who didn’t love using a catapult! Your kids will LOVE making a Conversation Heart Catapult. Let them experiment with what type of candy flies the farthest.
Mailbox Math for Valentine's Day in Preschool
This Mailbox Math activity have your little ones practicing shape recognition, counting, and letter sounds. And, if you put the envelopes and the mailboxes on separate tables, you’ll add some movement to this fun activity.
Make the Earth Beautiful with Homemade Seed Paper
Make some Homemade Heart Shaped Seed Paper for Valentine’s Day. Then, when it warms up, let your little ones plant the paper and see what grows this spring.
Valentine STEM: Light-Up Circuit Valentines
Light Up Circuit Valentines add a fun element of technology to your little ones’ Valentine’s Day cards!
Valentines Egg Drop: STEM Challenge for Kids!
Have you done an egg drop challenge with your kids before? If not, this Valentines Egg Drop: STEM Challenge provides the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
Easy Valentine's Day Coding Bracelets
Valentine Coding Bracelets are a great way to introduce young kids to coding.
Flying Cupids | Static Electricity for Valentine’s Day
This Flying Cupids Static Electricity is sure to lead to some great science conversations with your little ones.
With so many Valentine STEM activities and challenges to choose from, which one will you start with?
Books for Valentine’s Day
Reading is a fantastic way to celebrate any season, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Here’s a selection of heartwarming books for preschoolers that perfectly encapsulate the essence of love and friendship.
These books, with their enchanting narratives and charming illustrations, promise to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.
Whether you are sharing these stories with your little ones or simply indulging in a cozy reading session by yourself, these books are sure to spread Valentine’s Day cheer.
Splat the Cat: Funny Valentine– It’s Valentine’s Day, and Splat and his friends want to give Mrs. Wimpydimple something special.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Charlie Brown! – It’s Valentine’s Day and Charlie Brown is trying to find the courage to give the Little Red-Haired Girl a valentine!
Snowy Valentine– Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one.
TEACHING RESOURCES
Valentine’s Day coloring cards are perfect for class parties and playdates! It’s like a gift and an activity all in one.
What kid doesn’t love Bingo? This adorable Valentine’s Day bingo set is perfect for the school classroom or a large family gathering or party — with 30 unique game boards.
This February, stock your bookshelves with one or more of these festive Valentine books for kindergarten. Engage your young readers this holiday season.
There are no mushy-gushy books on this list. Your guys will love these Valentines Day books for boys. Monsters, zombies, and stinky feet are featured in this list!
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