Walrus Valentine Craft for Kids [Free Printable Template]
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This walrus Valentine craft invites kids to cut, glue, and layer pieces together to create a cute Valentine with a “Stay cool, Valentine!” message. The hands-on steps keep little hands busy and engaged, making it a great choice for ages 3–9 during classroom activities, parties, or quiet craft time at home.
With a free printable walrus template, the craft takes about 15–20 minutes to complete. Younger children may need some help with cutting, but the simple steps make it a great beginner project. It’s also a sweet addition to your collection of Valentine crafts for kids, giving children something thoughtful to share with friends, classmates, or family.
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An Easy, Hands-On Valentine Activity
Kids will enjoy making this adorable paper walrus that’s holding a heart carrying a message for someone special. Your little ones will stay engaged when they cut, glue, and arrange their pieces to make this cute character for Valentine’s Day.
This simple activity encourages kids to get creative and develop their scissor skills, fine motor coordination, and how to follow directions. Kids will feel proud of their handmade Valentine that put together all on their own.
Our printable walrus template keeps everything organized, so parents and teachers just need to gather a few common supplies to begin. The steps below show how to assemble the different parts and help kids create an adorable Valentine that they’ll be excited to share.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker or crayon
- Walrus Valentine 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 walrus to life!
Look for the eye pieces and glue them below both eyebrows.
Add glue to the back of the tusks and attach them to the back and bottom of the snout. Press them in place for a few seconds, so they stay put.
Next, let your child color in the mouth piece. Once the mouth is colored, glue it to the back of the snout and tusks.
Take the heart piece that says “Stay cool, Valentine!” Glue it right in the center of the walrus’ body. This is a fun moment to ask your child who they plan to give their Valentine to!
Now glue the finished snout under the walrus’s eyes. See how your walrus is starting to come to life?
Let’s add a little extra charm. Take the cheeks and glue one on each side of the walrus’s face, just below the eyes. This tiny step makes a big difference and gives the walrus that happy, friendly look.
Glue the flippers on each side of the body so it looks like the walrus is hugging the heart.
Take the tail piece and tuck it just behind the left side of the walrus’s body so it peeks out. Add a little glue and press it down gently.
Lastly, find the ice piece and glue the walrus to the top of it, so it looks like he’s sitting right on it. Your child’s walrus Valentine is finished and ready to be shared!
If your kids had fun putting this one together, be sure to check out our other quick Valentine crafts for more easy, low-prep ideas that are perfect for classroom parties, playdates, or a cozy crafting afternoon at home.
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 to Try Next
Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse Craft – Kids will squeak with excitement when they create Mouse holding a Valentine’s Day message for a special friend. Fans of Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! will love seeing their favorite character come to life. This simple book companion activity will be a hit at your home or classroom celebration.
Polar Bear Valentine Craft – Get your little cubs to make this cute polar bear ready to share warm wishes. They can customize their “beary” sweet message for a friend, family member, or a favorite teacher. Our free template and simple steps get little hands busy creating in no time.
Valentine Robot Craft – Let’s build a robot Valentine that says, “I like you a bot!” This cute creation will make any friend or family member smile when they receive this lovable robot. Kids can use classic Valentine colors or customize it to make it their own.
Mermaid Valentines Day Craft – This beautiful mermaid will swim right into someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day. It’s a great project to do at home or in the classroom and only uses a few simple supplies along with our free template. Let kids decorate their mermaid however their imaginations take them.
Valentine Activities to Go With This Craft
Kids will have so much fun bringing these Valentine color by numbers to life as each new color reveals a love themed picture. These pages feel like a fun activity, but without them realizing it, they also help preschoolers practice number recognition, color matching, and steady hand movements.
Your little artists will stay engaged as they uncover cute scenes like a smiling cat, a jar of hearts, a hot air balloon, and a bear with a big Valentine heart.
Make learning festive with these Valentine’s Day worksheets. Kids will have a blast working through these pages with sweet illustrations to guide them through playful learning.
Each page helps children practice important early skills like handwriting, letter recognition, and simple patterns. They’ll trace the letter Vv for Valentine, complete festive picture patterns, and weave through an Hh is for Heart letter maze.
These squishy Valentine printable cards will be such a hit with your kids and their friends. Grab the cards, print, cut, and attach little squishy toys to make Valentines everyone will love to receive.
There’s room on the back of the card for your kiddo to sign their name and write who it’s to. These budget friendly Valentines are easy to put together and there will be smiles all around the classroom exchange.
Your little ones will have lots of fun learning as they go through these Valentine worksheets for preschoolers. They will trace, count, sort, and color their way through activities that build handwriting, number recognition, and problem solving.
Most pages are print and go, so they’re great for busy moms, teachers, or on the go learning. There’s over 30 engaging activities, so kids will stay happily entertained while building important preschool skills!
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Walrus Valentine Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker or crayon
- Walrus Valentine Template
Instructions
- Print the template and gather the materials for this fun activity.
- Begin by gluing the eye pieces below each of the eyebrows.
- Next, glue the tusks to the bottom and back of the snout and press them in place until secure.
- Color the mouth piece and glue it to the back of the snout, positioning it between the tusks.
- Now, glue the heart piece in the center of the walrus's body.
- Take the completed nose and mouth and glue it under the walrus’s eyes.
- Glue one cheek piece on each side of the face, just below the eyes.
- Next, glue the flippers onto each side of the body so they appear to hold the heart.
- Now, glue the tail piece slightly to the left side and back of the walrus's body.
- Finish by gluing the walrus to the top of the ice piece, so it looks like the walrus is sitting on it.
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Free Walrus Valentine Template
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