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5 FREE Kids Valentine's Day Placemats

5 FREE Kids Valentine's Day Placemats

Happy Valentine's Day!  It is a time for love, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing joy to the little ones in your life? In this blog post, we're excited to share a collection of free Valentine's Day placemat printables that not only add a festive touch to your table but also serve as engaging activities for kids. Get ready to infuse your February 14th and celebration with creativity and laughter as we explore these delightful placemat games!

Fun Valentine's Day Free Printable Placemat for Kids

There are so many fun Valentine activities on this blog to start your creative journey! Since all three kids are in school this year, I am getting my bake on and creating lots of fun Valentine’s Day treats to spoil their teachers and classmates. Making a Valentine’s Day bark recipe is an easy go to for me because you can make a large serving quickly with minimal ingredients!  

I adore these Valentine’s Day Homemade Suckers as a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert and treat or gifts at a kids Valentine's Day party.

FREE Kids Valentine's Day Activity Placemat Pack

Free placemat printables are so much fun and easy when you are planning classroom parties at school.  These fun Valentine's Day dice game printables great to use while setting up activities, while having a valentine’s themed snack, or during quiet time during the school day.  If you are a room parent at your child’s school, send the FREE printable I spy game to the teacher so they can use others throughout the month or send home in an email for parents to use as well. Color by number Valentine's Day sheets are a great way to work on number recognition.  

If you are looking for books to read with Valentine’s Day themes, these 32 books are a great list to start with as well. If your little one is into trucks or non romantic Valentine’s Themed Books, check out this list for those non mushy Valentine’s Day books for kids.  Younger children and older children will love these fun easy creative ideas to get into the spirit for the season of love!

FREE Activity Valetine’s Day Sheet Printable

List of Fun Games to Include on Activity Placemat for Kids:

  1. Valentine's Day Bingo:

    • Create a visually appealing bingo grid featuring Valentine's Day icons such as hearts, cupids, and flowers.

    • Supply small candies or stickers for marking off the squares as the excitement builds with each call of the game.

  2. Tic Tac Toe - This fun activity is a hit for the whole family even younger kids can enjoy.

  3. Word Search:

    • Challenge young minds with a word scramble activity where they unscramble letters to reveal heartfelt messages related to love.

  4. Cupid's Maze:

    • Engage kids with a maze activity featuring twists and turns as they guide Cupid through to reach his arrow. It's a perfect blend of fun and challenge.

  5. Count the Hearts:

    • Turn a simple counting exercise into an entertaining game by scattering various-sized hearts across the placemat. This activity not only captivates the little ones but also sneaks in some math practice.

  6. Coloring Areas:

    • Dive into the timeless charm of classic Valentine's imagery with simple hearts, detailed hearts, cupids, and arrows. These areas of coloring pages are perfect for those who appreciate traditional symbols of love. Children can experiment with vibrant reds and pinks to bring these pages to life.  Big hearts, little hearts, conversation hearts, heart-shaped balloons and other detailed designs.  

FREE Valentine’s Day Coloring Activity Sheet for Kids

Items Needed to Use Placemat Activities:

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  • Home printers and quality paper. Or you can send them to a local print shop like Office Max to utilize longer paper if you want to distribute these activity sheets at your work / school / festival.

  • Consider laminating the placemats for durability, especially if you plan to reuse them.  Laminating is a great option if you will be utilizing as a valentine's themed activities at a restaurant or personal use at meal times as we all know kids of all ages are MESSY!

  • Provide crayons, markers, or colored pencils for the coloring sections.  Be sure to have lots of Valentine favorite colors of shades of pink and red as I notice when doing these those colors are the hits!

  • Have small candies or stickers on hand for games like Bingo.

  • A timer may come in handy for any timed activities you choose to include.

FREE Valentine’s Day Sweets Coloring Activity Sheet

You cannot go wrong with this adorably sweet Valentine’s Day coloring sheet. This coloring activity sheet is perfect for younger children and gives you an opportunity to talk about letters with them as you are coloring for letter recognition and discussing colors as you are being creative!

Best Ages for printable valentine’s placemats

These Valentines activity printable placemat activities cater to children aged 4 to 10 years old. The activities strike a balance, offering simplicity for the younger ones and an extra challenge for the older kids. This age range ensures that everyone can join in the Valentine's Day fun.

You can download Valentine's pdf file printable activity placemat for free.

FREE Valentine’s Day I Spy Activity and Coloring Page

I spy is such a fun and engaging activity for children of all ages and stages of development. For this FREE Valentine’s Day printable, children can work independently or in groups to find and count the items!

How and Where to Use Free Printable valentine’s day placemats:

  1. At the Dinner Table:

    • Place these festive placemats on the dinner table to keep the children entertained as they eagerly await their Valentine's Day meal. The activities add a touch of excitement to the dining experience.

  2. Classroom Celebrations:

    • Teachers can seamlessly incorporate these placemats into Valentine's Day classroom activities, fostering a joyous and educational atmosphere for the students. Teachers can add to lesson plans.  

  3. Family Gatherings:

    • Hosting a family Valentine's Day party? These placemats double as both decoration and entertainment, ensuring the younger guests have a memorable and delightful time.

As you prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day, make it extra special for the little ones with these charming placemat activities. Download and print our free placemats to infuse your festivities with love, laughter, and creativity. May your Valentine's Day be filled with cherished moments and the warmth of shared affection!

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