Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have fun and learn about Valentine's Day, including the concept of love and friendship.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Child-safe scissors
• Glue stick
• Crayons or markers
• Optional: Stickers or decorative materials

No special preparations are needed for this lesson.

Activities

• Create a Valentine's Day Card: Help your child cut out a heart shape from the construction paper. Show them how to fold another piece of paper in half to make a card. Encourage them to decorate the front of the card with crayons, markers, and stickers. Assist them in gluing the heart shape onto the front of the card.
• Heart Hunt: Hide several heart-shaped objects around the house or a designated area. Guide your child to find the hearts and celebrate each discovery together.
• Love and Hugs: Explain to your child that Valentine's Day is a special day to show love and give hugs. Encourage them to give hugs to family members and express love by saying, "I love you."

Talking Points

• "Valentine's Day is a special day when we show love and friendship to others."
• "Love is when we care about someone very much. We can show love by giving hugs and saying nice things."
• "We can make Valentine's Day cards to give to people we love. Let's use our crayons and stickers to make a beautiful card."
• "We can find heart shapes around the house. Hearts are a symbol of love. Let's see how many hearts we can find!"
• "Remember to say 'I love you' to mommy, daddy, and other family members. Giving hugs is a great way to show love too!"