Valentine’s Day Songs, Poems & Fingerplays for Kids

You have come to the right place if you are looking for fun, engaging and exciting Valentine’s day songs and fingerplays to do with toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Our activities are widely used by teachers, moms, dads, child care providers and more!

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My Valentine Heart
When I say I love you
(Point to lips)
It comes from my heart
(Hand on heart)
You hear it in your ear
(Point to ear)
And it sounds very smart
(Point to head)
I love it when you’re proud of me
(Stand very tall)
You say it all day long
(Stretch arms wide)
And when I hear you say it
(Point to ear)
My heart sings a merry song
(Hand on heart)

Be My Valentine
Sung to Mary Had A Little Lamb
You’re a special
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
You’re a special
Friend of mine
Be my valentine!

Five Big Valentines
Five big valentines from the corner drug store
I mailed one to a friend – then there were four
Four big valentines, lovely ones to see
I mailed one to my Mommy – then there were three
Three big valentines – red, shiny, and new
I mailed one to my Daddy – then there were two
Two big valentines, the best is yet to come
I mailed one to Grandma – Then there was one
One big valentine, the giving is almost done
I mailed it to Grandpa – and now there is none

Valentine Fingerplay
Let’s count valentines
One, two, three
Let’s count valentines
All for me!
Let’s count valentines
Four, five, six
Let’s count valentines
Match and mix
Let’s count valentines
Seven, eight, nine
Let’s count valentines
I’m glad you’re mine

I’m A Little Valentine
I’m a little valentine
Red and White
With ribbons and lace
I’m a beautiful sight
I can say, “I Love You”
On Valentine’s Day
Just put me in an envelope
And give me away

Special Valentine
Prepare 5 valentines and 5 envelopes to use on the flannel board.
Look at all these valentines; (put valentines on board)
I made one for each friend.
I’ll put them in some envelopes,
So each one I can send.

How many valentines do you see?
Start to count them now with me.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
One for ______(name of child)
One for ______
One for ______, too.
One for ______
And here is one for YOU! (Point to child)

Repeat until each child’s name is mentioned.

Valentine
Here is a valentine.
I made it just for you.
With paper and ribbons
And lots of Elmer’s glue!
I cut it with my scissors
And designed it with my paint.
If I tell you that I love you,
Do you promise not to faint?

Valentine Poem
5 little valentines just for you
The first one says, “My love is true.”
The second one says, “You have my heart.”
The third one says, “Let us never part.”
The fourth one says, “Won’t you please be mine?”
The fifth one says, “‘Til the end of time.”

I’ll Make A Valentine
Sung to: London Bridge
I’ll make a bright red valentine,
Valentine, valentine.
I’ll make a bright red valentine,
And give it right to you.
I’ll trim it with lace and bows,
Lace and bows, lace and bows.
I’ll trim it with lace and bows,
And give it right to you.

Be My Valentine
Sung to: Mary Had a Little Lamb
You’re a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine.
You’re a special friend of mine.
Be my Valentine!

Valentines Say I Love You
Sung to: London Bridge
Valentines say I love you,
I love you, I love you.
Valentines say I love you
Yes, I really do.

I’ve Got a Big Red Heart
Sung to: For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow
I’ve got a big red heart
That I will give to you.
It brings you love and kisses,
Because you are my friend.

Yes, This is a Special Day
Sung to: Oh Dear, What can the Matter Be?
Yes, yes, this is a special day,
Yes, yes, this is a special day,
Yes, yes, this is a special day,
I can give hearts to my friends.

H-E-A-R-T
Sung to: Bingo
To show you like your special friends,
Just give them each a heart.
H-E-A-R-T, H-E-A-R-T,
H-E-A-R-T,
Each heart says I like you!

Three Valentines
Sung To: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Three valentines I have for you,
Have for you, have for you.
Three valentines I have for you,
Pink and red and blue.
I’ll put them in the mail for you,
Mail for you, mail for you.
I’ll put them in the mail for you,
Pink and red and blue.

Yes, I do
Sung to: Three Blind Mice
I love you, I love you
Yes, I do, yes, I do
I love you every night and day,
I love you when I work and play,
I love you in so many ways,
I love you!

All the Time
Sung to: Oh, My Darling Clementine
I love you, I love you,
I love you all the time.
And I hope, oh yes I hope
You will be my valentine
I love you , I love you,
I love you night and day.
And I hope, oh yes, I hope
You will love me the same way.

I Love You
Sung to: Mary had a Little Lamb
Suzy, Suzy, I love you,
I love you, yes I do.
Suzy, Suzy, I love you,
Yes I do.
Substitute the names of your children for the names in the song.

Write a Letter
Sung to: A-Tisket, A-Tasket
I love you, I love you,
This is what I must do,
Write a letter to you, love,
And tell you that I love you!

I love you, I love you,
This is what I hope you do,
Write a letter back to me,
And sign it I love you.

A Great Big Hug
Sung to: The Wheels on the Bus
Oh, I just love your hugs and kisses,
Hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses.
Oh, I just love you hugs and kisses,
Come and give me some.
A great big hug and lots of kisses,
Lots of kisses, lots of kisses.
A great big hug and lots of kisses,
Ready? Here I come!

Hugs and Kisses
Sung to: My Bonnie Lie over the Ocean
My mother says, “I love you”
My father, “I love you, too.”
I give them hugs and kisses,
‘Cause I love them, too!
Hugs and kisses
Hugs and kisses, I love you.
Hugs and kisses,
Hugs and kisses for you.

Everywhere
Sung to: The Caissons Go Rolling Along
Hugs here, kisses there,
Hugs and kisses everywhere,
When it’s time to say good-bye.

Hugs here, kisses there
Hugs and kisses everywhere,
When it’s time to say good-bye.

Oh, it’s kiss, kiss, kiss,
Anyone we’re going to miss?
Hugs and kisses one last time,

Oh, we’ll all sing this song,
When we have to move along,
Filled with hugs and kisses, good-bye.

Here’s my Card
Sung to: Frere Jacques
Be my valentine, be my valentine,
Here’s my card, here’s my card.
It says, “I love you”
It says, “I love you”
Will you be my valentine?

Valentine
Sung to: Did you ever see a Lassie
Will you please be my valentine,
My valentine, my valentine?
Will you please be my valentine?
For I love you.

Here’s hugs and kisses
And lots of wishes.
Will you please be my valentine?
For I love you.

Please Be Mine
Sung to: Pop Goes the Weasel
Here’s a special card for you,
Will you please be mine?
It’s filled with hugs and lots of love,
Be my valentine!

Be My Valentine
Sung to: Row Row, Row Your Boat
Yes, yes, I love you,
Be my valentine.
Here’s a heart just for you,
Won’t you please be mine?

Yes, yes, watch me close,
Watch me while I sign.
I love you, yes, I do,
Be my Valentine
Good Morning Valentine!

Today is Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day
We love you and want to say,
“Happy Valentine’s Day!”

Five Little Valentines
One little valentine said, “I love you.”
Tommy made another; then there were two
Two little valentines, one for me;
Mary made another; then there were three.
Three little valentines said, “We need more.”
Johnny made another; then there were four
Four little valentines, one more to arrive;
Susan made another; then there were five.
Five little valentines, all ready to say.
“Be my valentine on this happy day.”

Five Valentines
Five cheerful valentines from the ten cent store-
I sent one to ____________; now I have four.
Four cheerful valentines, pretty ones to see-
I gave one to ____________; now I have three.
Three cheerful valentines with flowers pink and blue-
I gave one to ____________; now I have two.
Two cheerful valentines-my story’s almost done.
I gave one to ______________; now I have one.
One cheerful valentine-one and only one-
I gave it to _______________; now I have none.

(Insert a child’s name in each blank space.)