Valentine’s Day STEM Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day can feel a bit exhausting after the big holidays in December. But it’s a fun one, and it can be a great way to keep spirits up before spring hits.
The good part of Valentine’s Day is that you don’t have to make anything too huge. Little activities can have a big impact.
Take advantage of the fun heart themes and Valentine’s to try some new activities and explore parts of STEM you haven’t before.
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Valentine's Day STEM and Learning Activities
Get into the spirit of love with these fun STEM and learning activities!
Fizzy Heart Science Experiment
Lead your child through a super fun and colorful science experiment with these fizzy hearts! They are easy to make and show a classic kitchen chemistry reaction. Here you'll get printable instructions AND the actual science behind what is going on. (Really, you can see the chemical reaction and everything!) Your little scientist will love this.
Binary Beading STEM Craft
Make an adorable and fun craft to share love and learn about coding! This is a great way to learn coding skills in a screen-free way. Plus get a free printable binary code alphabet!
Homemade Valentine's Day Gummy Treats
It is surprisingly easy to make gummy treats at home. Learn about the science of gelatin and enjoy a fun sensory activity while you make tasty Valentine's Day treats!
Valentine's Day Free Printable Learning Activities
Free printable learning games perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and kindergarten! Number matching, number sense, counting, color by number, scavenger hunt, activity placemat, and more! These are big hits.
Easy Heart Pump Model: Cardiovascular STEM for Kids
Valentine's Day is all about the heart. Take advantage of that and help your children learn about how the human heart works. Take at home items and create a pumping heart model that really works!
Valentine's Day Thaumatropes for Kids!
Want to make the coolest Valentine's with your kids? You have got to make thaumatropes. These optical illusion Valentines will wow your kids and teach them about how the brain interprets what the eye sees. And there are free printables to help.
Printable Science Valentine Cards For Kids
Get printable Valentine cards for your little scientist! 8 Fun Valentines to print and color at home.
Love Monster Sensory Bags: Easy and Fun Learning Activity
Make a love monster sensory bag this Valentine's Day! It is full of sensory fun, easy to make and clean up, and you can do so much with it. Practice number sense, counting skills, fine motor skills, and more.
Valentine Tinker Tray STEM Activity for Kids
Learn how to make a Valentine's Day Tinker Tray for your kids! This is a simple and fun way to boost problem-solving and encourage creative thinking.
I Spy Bottles: Engaging Sensory Independent Play
Make a fun and creative learning opportunity for your kids! I Spy sensory bottles boost observation skills and focus. Learn how easy they are to make!
Looking for printable Valentine’s Day cards for your kids? These are for you!
