It’s time to let kids create something adorable and heartfelt for someone special. Whether it’s for a family member, a teacher, or a best friend, there’s nothing sweeter than a handmade Valentine!
This lion Valentine craft is such a cute way to share the message, “I’m wild about you!” This fun and easy project is sure to bring smiles and warm hearts for both the creator and receiver.
Find even more holiday fun with our collection of sweet and simple Valentine crafts that kids will love to make and share. There’s plenty of inspiration to keep little hands busy and creative this holiday season!

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Lion Valentine Craft
Children will enjoy assembling their own lion! They can stick to realistic lion colors or get festive with pinks and reds for a holiday twist. It’s a perfect activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home or in the classroom.
To make things even easier, we have a free lion template ready for you to download! All you need are a few basic supplies to get started like scissors, glue, and colorful paper. This project is simple, mess-free, and sure to be a hit with your little cubs.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Lion template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

Directions
Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this lion to life!

First, guide your child to glue the lion face in the middle of the mane.

Next, glue the eyes onto the face, above the nose.

Glue the belly onto the pink body.

Position the completed lion head on the top portion of the body and glue it in place.

Now, help your child glue the red heart in the middle of the body.

Place the paws on each side of the heart and glue them down.

Next, glue the tail to the back and side of the body.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the tail fur at the end of the tail.

Be sure to check out our animal crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

Kids Themed Valentine Ideas
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to sprinkle a little extra love and creativity into your child’s day! Making charming handmade Valentines and activities are just a few of the many ways to get kids excited about celebrating.
Whether you’re looking for crafts that spark their imagination, activities that make their hearts happy, or sweet stories to share, we have plenty of suggestions for you. Read on below for fun DIYs, educational activities that sneak in a bit of learning, and books they’ll love.

Valentine’s Day Books For Kids
Love From The Crayons – If your kids love any of the Crayon books, they’ll want to read this Valentine version where the crayons explore the bright colors and subtle shades of love.
The Invisible String – This is a sweet story all children will want to hear. It’s about a mother who tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string.
Little Blue Truck’s Valentine – Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine’s Day cards to all his farm animal friends. As he does, he wonders, will anyone give one to him?

Easy Valentine Crafts
Rocket Valentine Craft – Blast off into Valentine’s Day fun with a rocket Valentine that’s sure to make hearts soar! We’ve gone festive with pink and red, but your little astronaut can use any colors they love. Let their creativity shine and give this out-of-this-world Valentine to someone special!
Related: Valentine Cutting Practice Worksheets
Unicorn Valentine Card Craft – Make Valentine’s Day magical with a unicorn card that’s filled with charm! Kids will love creating their own mythical masterpiece and personalizing it with a Valentine’s greeting on the inside.

Monkey Valentine Craft – Go bananas for Valentine’s Day with a monkey that’s full of love! Kids will have a blast making this adorable little monkey holding a heart. It’s a cute way to share some love!
Panda Valentine Craft – Cuddle up for some Valentine’s Day fun with this adorable panda! Kids will love creating a sweet panda holding hearts to share their love in the cutest way. It’s a beary special way to say, “I love you!” to someone close to their heart!
Kids Valentine Printables
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re on the hunt for activities that are as fun as they are educational, you’ll want to check out these Valentine do a dot printables!
Try this Love Monster Craft
They are the perfect way to keep your kids engaged and learning with minimal effort from you. Included are number hunts, patterns, beginning sounds, and more. Just download, print, and let the fun begin!

Keep little hands busy and hearts full with these free printable Valentine coloring pages! Kids can choose from cuddly tigers to buzzing bees to color in for some festive fun. Your preschoolers and kindergarteners will love these adorable animal designs.
Best of all, they’re no prep, giving you more time for Valentine’s fun! So grab the crayons and let the creativity flow either at home or in the classroom!

These adorable lion Valentine cards will make your heart roar! In just a few clicks, your little cubs can have the perfect cards to share with their pride. They’ll love personalizing each one with sweet notes, and you’ll love skipping the trip to the store!
This budget friendly set even includes two special cards for teachers. Print them out at home and let the kids spread some cheer to friends and loved ones!

Spark some learning fun with these Valentine robot alphabet printables! Parents and teachers can use these activities to help kids practice letter recognition, tracing, and early literacy. The adorable robot designs will make matching uppercase and lowercase letters and filling in the missing ones lots of fun.
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More Valentine’s Day Activities

Lion Valentine Craft
This lion Valentine craft is such a cute way to share the message, “I’m wild about you!”
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Lion template
Instructions
- Download the lion template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by gluing the lion face in the middle of the mane.
- Next, glue the eyes onto the face, above the nose.
- Glue the belly onto the body.
- Position the completed lion head on the top portion of the body and glue it in place.
- Now, glue the heart on the belly.
- Place the paws on each side of the heart and glue them down.
- Next, glue the tail to the back and side of the body.
- Finish off by gluing the tail fur to the end of the tail.
Free Printable Lion Valentine Craft Template


Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Sarah
Thursday 13th of February 2025
Love can I have
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Thursday 13th of February 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Rocio Millan
Wednesday 12th of February 2025
Lion Valentine Craft For Kids
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 12th of February 2025
Hi! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈