Be My Valentine

Ages 2 to 4: Build visual discrimination skills by looking for similarities among pictures and finding each love bug's identical match

Ages 2 to 5: Use dot markers to learn the letter L as well as its corresponding sound

Ages 2 to 6: Recognize similarities and differences among candy conversation hearts

Ages 2 to 6+: Engage in the letter writing process by making a homemade Valentine

Ages 3 to 5: Work on early literacy skills by having children identify and name the letters in their name

Ages 3 to 6: Practice letter identification, letter sounds, and handwriting skills by filling in the missing letters

Ages 2 to 4: Fill in the pattern's missing colors

Ages 2 to 6: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and identifying quantities on a ten frame while building fine motor skills

Ages 3 to 5: Determine which candy heart comes next in the pattern

Ages 4 to 6: Practice identifying written numerals, counting, and matching numerals to a given quantity

Ages 4 to 6+: Explore physics and the design process by designing, creating, and launching cupid's arrow

Ages 3 to 6: Encourage language development, conversational skills, and writing practice by identifying what makes you a good friend

Ages 3 to 6+: Reiterate the importance of being kind and the effect that positive words can have on others

Ages 2 to 6+: Gather some favorite art materials and loose parts to decorate the messages of love

Ages 2 to 6: Increase fine motor strength, inspire creative thinking, and allow time for dramatic play

Ages 2 to 6+: Build fine motor skills and express creativity by making a collaged valentine for a loved one

Ages 3 to 6: Strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination with this heart sewing card

Ages 3 to 6+: Build fine motor muscle control, visual integration, and problem solving skills by completing a valentine themed maze