Valentine Eagle Craft for Kids [Free Printable Template]
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Kids can spread their artistic wings when they make this sweet Valentine eagle craft. Preschoolers and early elementary kids will be excited to create a paper eagle holding a heart that declares, “You make my heart soar!”
They’ll use simple materials, easy to follow directions, and our free template to make this sweet paper eagle craft come together quickly.
Parents and teachers will love how quick and easy this activity is to prep, and can find even more to add to the line up with these other Valentine crafts for kids.
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A Fun Valentine Project for Little Hands
Kids will enjoy assembling an adorable eagle holding a Valentine’s Day message to give to friends or family. This Valentine’s Day idea gives children a fun way to get involved in the holiday and share kindness with someone else.
This easy project helps your little creators stay engaged and build confidence as they see the finished product made with their own two hands. They’ll be able to refine their fine motor skills through cutting and gluing their eagle together.
Use our printable template and gather basic supplies you likely already have on hand to begin. Read on below for easy to follow steps to make this eagle soar.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker
- Valentine Eagle Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by printing the template, then gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this eagle to life!
Grab your eagle head piece. Take the yellow beak piece and glue it right in the center of the head.
Next, let your child make their eagle extra sweet. Use a pink marker or crayon to color in the cheeks on each side of the face.
Now grab the brown body piece and the two yellow feet. Glue the feet to the bottom of the body. Kids love seeing the character start to come together piece by piece.
Here comes the special Valentine part! Take the heart piece and glue it right in the center of the body. This is such a cute keepsake for parents or classmates.
Take the two wings pieces and glue them on top of the heart, one on each side. It will look like your eagle is holding the Valentine close, which is just adorable.
Lastly, glue the completed head piece on top of the body. Once you press it down, your Valentine eagle is finished and ready to show off.
Don’t you just love how adorable this Valentine eagle turns out? We think your kids will have so much fun creating it and sharing the sweet heart message. Be sure to check out some of our other quick Valentine crafts for your kiddos while you’re here for even more easy and festive ideas.
Valentine’s Day Books for Children
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?
Other Fun Valentine Crafts to Try
Cow Valentine Craft – Let’s herd up some fun by creating this cute cow that says “I love moo!” Kids will snip and glue a sweet cow together using their scissor skills and fine motor strength. Grab our free template and some colored cardstock to let love roam!
Torn Paper Valentine Craft – Preschoolers will love tearing the paper in this activity! They’ll tear and glue pieces of paper in the color of their choice to our free printable template. It’s a fun and easy way for your little ones to get in on the fun and decorate for the holiday!
Koala Valentine Craft – Kids will adore creating this cuddly koala Valentine to share a big “Happy Valentine’s Day!” hug. Use our free printable template and a few simple supplies for preschool and elementary kiddos to have so much fun bringing this sweet koala to life.
Valentine Name Craft – Have your kids or students create the sweetest bear holding heart balloons that spell out their names. They will recognize the letters in their name then put them in order or even write them in. This personalized project is a good mix of learning and festive fun for Valentine’s Day.
Printable Valentine Activities for Learning and Fun
Your little cubs will be excited to hand out these printable lion Valentine cards. Skip the store aisles and just print these unique designs right at home in minutes.
Kids will love sharing sweet lion themed messages that come on the cards, and they can even write in their own notes for friends, family, and even teachers on the back. These lion valentines are a quick, budget friendly option that will bring extra joy to Valentine’s Day.
These Valentine’s Day worksheets will have your little loves falling in love with learning. They will trace the letter Vv on the handwriting page, match images to complete Valentine themed patterns, and navigate the heart-shaped letter maze to practice recognizing “H.”
These engaging activities make early literacy and motor skill practice feel playful and festive, giving preschoolers and kindergarteners a chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day while sharpening important skills. It’s an easy, hands-on way to mix learning and holiday fun!
Kids will adore sharing these koala Valentine cards with friends and classmates! Our printable set is full of bright, cheerful designs and playful messages like “Your Friendship Is Top Koala-ty!” and “We Make a Tree-Rific Pair!”
Just print, cut, and have kids add their names which is the perfect opportunity for them to practice handwriting. These koala cards will make Valentine exchanges extra special, and give kiddos a chance to spread smiles all around.
Make learning extra sweet with this engaging Valentine heart count and graph activity. Your kiddos will practice counting to ten and build visual discrimination skills when they count hearts, mark each one with a fun counter, and graph their totals.
Busy parents and teachers will appreciate how quick these worksheets are to prepare, and they’ll make math practice fun and hands-on!
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Valentine Eagle Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker
- Valentine Eagle Template
Instructions
- Print the template and gather the materials for this fun activity.
- Begin by gluing the beak in the middle of the head, just below the eyes.
- Next, use a marker to draw the cheeks on both sides of the beak.
- Glue the feet onto the bottom of the body piece.
- Now, glue the heart message onto the middle of the body.
- Next, glue the wings over the heart so the eagle looks like it is holding it.
- Finish by gluing the head onto the top of the body to complete the Valentine eagle craft.
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