Kids look forward to all the fun on Valentine’s day from the candy to the sweet valentines they receive from others. They’ll want to give someone a special Valentine that day, too, so we have a craft they’ll be nuts and bolts about!
This Valentine robot craft is a fun way to tell someone special, “I like you a bot!” This simple craft has easy-to-follow instructions that kids of all ages will have fun creating.
We’ve made it in classic Valentine’s Day colors of pink and red, but they can use their creativity to make it their own and customize it for the recipient.
You’ll just need the free template we’ve provided, some colorful paper, scissors, and glue to make this fun and unique valentine with your little loves.
Keep reading below for the step-by-step photo instructions to see how easily this craft comes together.
To keep the holiday fun and learning going this Valentine’s Day, be sure to check out our other Valentine crafts for kids.
Robot Valentine’s Day Craft Idea
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Robot template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the robot template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin by gluing the face to the middle of the robot’s head.
Place the belly piece in the middle of the robot’s body and glue it in place.
Next, take the arms and glue them on the top and sides of the robot’s body.
Glue the antenna to the top and back of the knob on the robot’s head.
Finish up by gluing the ball to the top of the antenna.
Now that your kids have created their very own robot Valentine to give to that someone special, be sure to check out our other fun winter crafts too!
If you’re looking for a related non-Valentine activity, this robot puppet template is a great option. It’s a fun and creative project for kids to enjoy any time of the year.
Valentine Ideas For Kids
You can help the kids get excited for Valentine’s Day by doing some festive crafts and activities!
If you’re looking for some holiday fun for the kids to do, we’ve got you covered. We have a variety of projects that will keep them learning and engaged.
Read on below for our favorite Valentine ideas to do with your little sweethearts!
Valentine Books For Kids
Reading books to your kids is one of the most effective ways to help them develop healthy minds. Not only does it spark creativity and imagination, but it also helps build comprehension and expand vocabulary.
Reading enhances language development, promotes communication skills, and improves critical thinking!
Below are some of our favorite Valentine 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?
Valentine Crafts For Kids
Make crafting a regular part of your child’s learning so they can benefit from all the many skills that are gained while having fun creating!
Kids develop their fine motor skills, gain decision-making skills, and learn how to follow directions when they assemble each piece of the craft. It’s also a great way to learn about counting, patterns, shapes, and colors while expressing themselves creatively and artistically.
Try some of our Valentine crafts your kids are sure to love.
Rocket Valentine Craft – Three, two, one! Blast off to some fun crafting with this rocket Valentine. With just a handful of supplies, kids can make their own rockets, customized whichever way their creativity leads. It’s a fun project to give to a friend or use as a Valentine decoration!
Monkey Valentine Craft – Are your little monkeys swinging from the rafters? Keep them occupied with this super cute monkey craft. It’s a great craft for kids that love monkeys and want to create something special! Grab the free template to get started!
Unicorn Valentine Card Craft – Make the holiday magic with this sweet unicorn card. This keepsake card will put a smile on the recipient’s face for sure! With each step completed, kids will love seeing their unicorns magically come to life!
Valentine Wreath Craft – The sweetest wreath you’ve ever seen has your little sweetheart’s face at the center of a candy-studded heart. With a few inexpensive supplies, you can plan a fun and festive crafting time for the kids. This wreath will make the perfect gift for their Valentine.
Valentine Activities For Kids
Make learning sweet with these heart filled Valentine’s Day worksheets. Kids will learn that V is for Valentine and hunt for the letter H (for heart) in the letter maze. These are great exercises for them to practice letter recognition, handwriting, and fine motor skills. The final sheet is filled with adorable Valentine illustrations where they must complete the pattern.
A fun way to celebrate the holiday as a family or a class is with these Valentine’s Day bingo printables. This game would be a fun addition to any Valentine’s Day party, and will be a hit with the kids. A neat way to mark the bingo card would be to give each person some Conversation Hearts candy!
These Valentine connect the dots are a great project where kids complete the picture into three different shapes they recognize. As they connect the dots, they’re refining fine motor skills, learning number ordering, and improving hand-eye coordination. They’ll love having a coloring session once they’ve completed the full picture!
We had a delivery from Cupid! He dropped off these Valentine’s Day do a dot printables that are filled with a fun Valentine art pages, number hunts, letter and number pages, counting and pattern pages, and more! Grab the dot markers and this bundle for some holiday-themed learning.
Share With Us
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More Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine Robot Craft For Kids
Our Valentine robot craft is a fun way to tell someone special, "I like you a bot!" This simple craft has easy-to-follow instructions that kids of all ages will have fun creating!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Robot template
Instructions
- Download the robot template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by gluing the face to the middle of the robot's head.
- Place the belly piece in the middle of the robot's body and glue it in place.
- Next, take the arms and glue them on the top and sides of the robot's body.
- Glue the antenna to the top and back of the knob on the robot's head.
- Finish up by gluing the ball to the top of the antenna.
Valentine Robot 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.
Grace
Friday 3rd of February 2023
Thanks
Sam
Friday 3rd of February 2023
Yep :)
Tia
Friday 3rd of February 2023
Thanks for this cute template!
Sam
Friday 3rd of February 2023
You’re welcome!
Meg
Friday 3rd of February 2023
Love it!
Sam
Friday 3rd of February 2023
Thanks so much!