Love is in the air, and so is learning! This February, join us as we unbox the love for learning with The Valentine Box - a special collection of games and activities perfect for preschoolers this Valentine’s season. From counting candy hearts to identifying letters in heart-themed board games, every activity is made for learning while having a blast. Let's see if you will also LOVE The Valentine Box, as we explore the games and activities inside!
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My Pre-K Box is an educational subscription box for preschoolers aged 3-5! We deliver the most fun play-based preschool learning available! Each box has its own unique theme and is filled with different learning activities to target math and literacy skills. Your kids will have fun exploring the new activities, and you will delight in the fact you are helping them with essential Kindergarten readiness skills!
What’s Inside The Valentine Box?
Prepare to unbox the love for learning with The Valentine Box! Inside, you'll find fun math and reading games with a Valentine's Day twist. It includes 3 math games, 2 literacy activities, a heartwarming craft project, and a delightful sensory toy. This collection will surely enchant your little ones into loving and learning! The Valentine Box also comes with a handy Grownup Guide to guarantee a fantastic experience for both parents and kids. And for even more Valentine's Day crafts, check out our Craft Lovers Upgrade for extra creative projects to make learning love-filled fun!
Activities for Learning Math
1 Valentine Candy Count
- Materials: Valentine Candy Count game mat, Valentine Candy Count cards, foam “candy” hearts
- Game mechanics: To start the game, kids select a Valentine Candy Count card and count the pieces of candy shown. Then, they fill their candy box on the game mat with the same number of candies, arranging them from left to right and top to bottom. As children progress, they can develop the ability to recognize quantities without counting, starting with smaller numbers like 2 or 3. You can help them by pointing out patterns in how the candies are arranged, such as recognizing that 6 candies can be seen as 3 and 3 or as one row of 5 with 1 more on the tens frame game mat.
- About the game: The Valentine Candy Count helps kids practice counting and subitizing, which is recognizing quantities without counting. They learn to fill their candy box on the game mat with the correct number of candies, honing their counting skills. Moreover, they develop the ability to recognize patterns and structures in the arrangement of candies, which helps them understand the concept of a tens frame. This helps them visualize numbers and quantities more efficiently.
2 I Love Measuring
- Materials: I Love Measuring game mat, I Love Measuring recording sheet, foam “candy“ hearts, pencil
- Game mechanics: In this game, players use foam candy hearts to measure the length of objects by lining them up along a printed line on the game mat. They count the hearts used to measure each object and write down the corresponding number next to the object's picture on a recording sheet. This process is repeated for all objects. Finally, players follow the directions on the recording sheet to analyze the collected data.
- About the game: The I Love Measuring game assists in developing preschoolers’ measurement skills by using foam candy hearts to measure the length of objects. They practice counting as they determine how many hearts are needed to measure each object accurately. Additionally, they learn to analyze data as they record their measurements and follow directions on the recording sheet.
3 Decorate the Donut
- Materials: Decorating Donuts game mat, Donut Order cards, straw “sprinkles,” conversation hearts, felt heart “gummies”, pom pom “marshmallows,” scissors, pencil
- Game mechanics: Players start the game by cutting a straw into five smaller pieces to create "sprinkles." Then, they select an order card. They can also make their own order cards using blank cards. Next, they decorate the donut on the game mat according to the order by placing the correct number of toppings onto the correct donut flavor. Parents and caregivers can engage children in questions like comparing the number of different toppings, counting the total number of toppings on the donut, and more. Once completed, they clear off the toppings and set the order card aside to repeat the process with another card.
- About the game: In this game, kids develop counting and number recognition skills as they decorate donuts according to order cards, placing the correct number of toppings on each. They learn to follow directions accurately while engaging in hands-on activities. This fosters their understanding of quantities and enhances their cognitive abilities. They also develop critical thinking and vocabulary as they answer questions given to them.
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Here’s a Valentine-themed freebie for you! Valentine’s Day cards are great kid-made gift ideas. It is simple to do yet can be very cute! If you want a more unique gift card idea this Valentine’s Day, check out our Pop-Up Valentine Card Craft! This printable includes 7 card crafts to choose from, which you can give to family members, teachers, or friends! Learn more about the Pop-Up Valentine Card Craft in this blog post, or just download it now!
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Literacy Activities
1 Delivering Valentine Letters
- Materials: Delivering Valentine Letters game mat, Delivering Valentine Letters spinner, spinner base, spinner arrow, 2 playing pieces
- Game mechanics: Players start the game by spinning the spinner. If it lands on a letter, they identify the letter and its sound, then move the mail carrier playing piece to the next spot on the game board with a picture matching the beginning sound of the letter spun. For example, if the letter "f" is spun, players find a picture that starts with the /fff/ sound, like "frog," and move their piece there. If the spinner lands on a calendar, players move the calendar piece closer to Valentine's Day. The game continues until either the mail carrier reaches the mailbox before Valentine's Day, resulting in a win, or Valentine's Day arrives before the mail carrier reaches the mailbox, prompting players to try again.
- About the game: Delivering Valentine Letters game can help kids enhance their alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness by identifying letters and their corresponding sounds. They practice recognizing beginning sounds in words as they match letters spun on a spinner with pictures on the game board. This activity strengthens their understanding of letter-sound relationships and helps build foundational literacy skills. Additionally, they develop critical thinking and decision-making skills as they strategize to move their playing piece towards the goal of reaching the mailbox before Valentine's Day on the calendar.
2 Cupid’s Rhyming Cove
- Materials: Cupid’s Rhyming Cove game mat, two Cupid’s Rhyming Cove player cards, foam hearts, die, 2 playing pieces
- Game mechanics: Each player selects a playing card and a playing piece at the beginning of the game. Then they place it on the game mat heart with "ski" pictured. Adults help by naming the words pictured on the game mat and the child's playing card. The youngest player starts by rolling the die and moving their piece clockwise accordingly. Upon landing on a spot, the player names the word pictured. If any words on their card rhyme with the landed word, they cover one with a foam heart. The first player to get three in a row on their card wins!
- About the game: In this game, kids develop phonological awareness and rhyming skills as they identify and name words pictured on the game mat and their playing cards. By covering rhyming words with foam hearts, they reinforce their understanding of word similarities and patterns. Additionally, the game encourages turn-taking, fostering social skills and patience as players wait for their chance to roll the die and move their playing piece.
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Here’s our Valentine’s gift for your little one! Check out our new Valentine's Day Preschool Fun Pack! It is packed with Valentine-themed worksheets that your kids will surely enjoy. From counting chocolates to finding heart-shaped patterns, each activity is made with love and helps kids learn math and reading. You can get a free sample today as our Valentine’s Day gift!
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Sensory play and crafts
1 Layered Rainbow Heart Ornament
Create a beautiful Layered Rainbow Heart Ornament this Valentine's Day! This charming craft involves stacking colorful, heart-shaped cutouts to form a vibrant, 3D rainbow heart. Perfect for preschoolers, it enhances fine motor skills and creativity while adding a festive touch to your holiday decor. Hang it up to spread love and joy!
2 Popping Heart Keychain
Shaped like a heart, this keychain features fun, poppable bubbles that provide a satisfying tactile experience. Perfect for little hands, it helps preschoolers develop fine motor skills and sensory awareness while adding a touch of festive fun to their day. Clip it on and enjoy the popping fun anywhere!
Craft Lovers Upgrade
1 I Whaley Love You Card Craft Kit
Make Valentine's Day extra special with our I Whaley Love You Card Craft Kit! This adorable craft kit includes all the materials needed to create a charming whale-themed card, perfect for preschoolers. With easy-to-follow instructions, kids will enjoy assembling their unique card while developing fine motor skills and creativity. It's a heartfelt way to say "I really (whaley) love you" with a splash of fun!
2 Paper Puppy Valentine Card Holders Craft Kit
Create adorable Valentine's Day memories with our Paper Puppy Valentine Card Holders Craft Kit! This kit includes everything preschoolers need to make a cute puppy-themed card holder, perfect for storing all their Valentine cards. With simple instructions, kids will have fun assembling the adorable puppy card holder while boosting their creativity and fine motor skills. It's a delightful way to celebrate the holiday with a paws-itively charming craft!
Grownup Guide
Still not sure how to guide your preschooler in using The Valentine Box? No worries, we included a Grownup Guide inside My Pre-K Boxes! Perfect for parents and caretakers, this handy guide provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and sample scenarios and gameplays to make the most out of the games and activities, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable learning experience for your little ones!
That's all for the fun stuff in The Valentine Box! We've put together a bunch of cool activities to make your little Valentine's Day explorers happy! We hope they liked the math games, reading activities, love-themed crafts, and playing with different textures. And don't forget, there's even more fun with our Craft Lovers Upgrade. We hope you had a great time trying out these fun Valentine's Day activities!
Get the Valentine Preschool Fun Pack for more fun-filled learning!
While waiting for The Valentine Box, you can check out our new Print-at-Home: Valentine Preschool worksheets! Fall head over heels for it because, for just $5, you'll get over 20 pages of cupid-approved activities that are specially crafted for wee ones aged 3-5 years old, targeting essential preschool skills. It includes over 20 different Valentine worksheets, an ink-saving version (without a border), answer keys, a Kindness Countdown Calendar, a Fill-in-the-Blank Valentine Card, activities focused on learing letters, sounds, counting, tracing, matching, and more! Grab our free sample and preview of the Valentine Preschool Fun Pack here, or purchase the whole pack for only $5!
Buy the Valentine Preschool Fun Pack
We hope you had a wonderful time exploring The Valentine Box! The games and activities are so adorable that kids wouldn’t even know they’re learning while playing! If you haven’t subscribed to My Pre-K Box yet and would like to get to know more about other My Pre-K Box themes, check out some of our featured blog posts!
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Why Choose My Pre-K Box?
1 Activities are play-based and learner-centered
Every single activity is well-thought and child-friendly, and ensures learning while having fun!
2 Easy and effortless
If you would be the one to research and prepare the crafts yourself, it would be too tiring and time-consuming. But if you subscribe to My Pre-K Box, it will be delivered to your door every month, hassle-free and easy right? You can have more time for fun and quality family time!
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4 High-quality materials
All the contents of the box are carefully selected and are of top quality to ensure the safety of your kids! Most are also reusable, so your child can play it over and over again!
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