Penguin Valentine Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Now that Christmas is over – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! With just a couple of short months to go, it is time to get crafty together.

Today, we’re showing everyone how to make an adorable penguin Valentine craft.

And we have even more fun Valentine’s Day crafts for kids to choose from, so make sure to check them out, too!

Valentine Penguin Craft Idea

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Crafts are a great way to keep children busy before returning to school or as a fun after-school activity. Adults can get involved with this one and make their own crafts to give to their children.

If you are a school teacher, this could be a great art-related activity to keep your class happy and give each student something great to bring home to their parents!

We show you how to make a penguin Valentine craft step by step in our 1-minute video so you can easily make it. This is quite an easy tutorial with great results – so it’s time to get crafty! Check out the instructions below.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Marker
• Penguin template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

Directions

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

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First, guide your child to glue the belly to the middle of the penguin’s body.

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Next, help your child take the beak and glue it between the eyes.

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Take the heart and glue it in the middle of the belly.

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Place the flippers on either side of the body, with the ends of the flippers holding the heart.

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Position the feet at the end of the penguin’s leg and glue them in place.

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Finally, encourage your child to write a short message on the heart!

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Isn’t this little penguin such a cute Valentine crafts? It’s perfect for little ones to try!

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More Valentine’s Day Activities

Valentine Ideas For Kids

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that’s a great reason to incorporate a little learning into their routine. A Valentine-themed unit study is a perfect way to teach kids! And the best part is that it’s easy for parents to put together.

Read on below for some of our favorite fun crafts, activities, and ideas that are all Valentine-themed!

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Valentine’s Books For Kids

Parents looking to get their kids excited about Valentine’s Day should consider starting a Valentine unit by reading Valentine’s children’s books aloud.

Not only will this provide some quality family time, but it will also introduce the kids to the holiday in a fun and interactive way. On top of that, reading to kids can help them focus and improve their vocabulary.

These Valentine’s Day books are some of the top picks. Add them to your home library or see if your local library has them.

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?

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Valentine Crafts For Kids

Try out some of these popular Valentine’s crafts:

Tiger Valentine Craft – What’s the best way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day? With a handmade tiger, of course! This fun and easy craft is perfect for little ones. And since it only requires a few simple supplies, it’s a great way to recycle some of those old scrap pieces of paper.

Valentines Day Snow Globe Craft – If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day craft for kids that’s both adorable and easy to make, try this snowglobe craft! It’s made from paper and features a cute elephant holding a heart balloon.

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Bear Valentine Craft – Creating this bear craft is an excellent way for your kids to express themselves and have fun! It’s super easy – all you need are some construction paper, scissors, glue, and our free template. Once their masterpiece is complete, they’ll have the best time showing it off!

Koala Valentine Craft– Kids are sure to love creating a handmade Valentine for their special someone this year! They can choose from traditional Valentine’s colors, like pink and red, or go completely wild with any and all colors that come to mind. So grab your craft supplies and get started on this fun project!

Valentine Activities For Kids

These Valentine do a dot printables are so much fun for kids! They help kids practice letter recognition, counting, number recognition, and patterns. If you want a fun and educational activity for your kids this Valentine’s Day, these printables are perfect!

Try this Pig Valentine Craft

Kids love connecting the dots! With just a few simple lines, they can watch a picture come to life before their very eyes.

But did you know that these Valentine connect the dots can also be beneficial for kids? In addition to promoting fine motor skills, connect the dot activities can also help kids to develop their concentration and problem-solving skills!

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Valentine’s Day is no time to take a break from learning! Get your kids involved in educational fun this season, and start challenging those brains with our Valentine’s Day worksheets.

These themed activities are great for reinforcing letter recognition, handwriting practice, and scissors skills.

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Valentine’s Day is an exciting time of year for kids and these playful Valentine cutting practice worksheets are the perfect way to help them hone their scissor skills!

They can have loads of fun with them while also helping strengthen their hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities – now that’s what we call multitasking!

Llama Valentine Card Craft

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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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