Free Printable Valentine’s Day Activity Placemat for Kids

Looking for a fun February 14th activity for younger kids? Grab this Free Printable Valentine’s Day Activity Placemat packed with fun activities that your little ones will love.

Whether you’re hosting a Valentine’s Day party or just looking for a way to make mealtime extra fun, this free printable is a great solution. Packed with engaging games, puzzles, and Valentine-themed designs to color, it's sure to bring smiles to little faces while keeping them entertained during your festivities.

From classrooms to family dinners, this free printable Valentine's Day placemat is versatile enough to fit any February 14th celebration. They are great for parents, teachers, or anyone celebrating the holiday with kids.

These printable placemats are not just fun-they're also educational! Featuring activities like a word search, tic-tac-toe, counting activity, and word scramble, they encourage problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor skills.

Best Age Range
This placemat is best for preschoolers through early elementary kids (roughly ages 3-7). Younger kids can enjoy the coloring, counting the hearts, and simple games, while kindergarten and first graders can tackle the maze, tic-tac-toe, word search, and word scramble on their own.

How Long Will It Keep Kids Busy?
On average, this activity placemat will keep kids entertained for 15-30 minutes. If they take their time coloring everything (or play tic-tac-toe a few extra rounds), it can easily stretch to 30-45 minutes.

Placemat Preview (At a Glance)
This printable is designed in black and white, so it prints beautifully on regular paper and doubles as a mini Valentine’s Day Coloring Page. It features a big banner at the top, a cute Valentine gnome and a sweet cupcake illustration, plus hearts sprinkled throughout the page for extra festive fun.

It’s an easy way to sprinkle some Valentine's Day fun during February.

What’s Included

This Valentine's Day placemat is packed with adorable designs and engaging activities designed to entertain kids while celebrating the season of love. Here is what it includes:

• Word Search: A festive word search featuring Valentine's Day-themed words like "love," "cupid," and "kiss."
• Maze: A heart-bordered maze invites kids to help find their way to the center, adding a touch of problem-solving fun.
• Tic-Tac-Toe: A classic game for two players - perfect for siblings, friends, or parents.
• Counting Game: Encourage kids to count all the hearts scattered across the placemat. It's a fun way to keep their minds sharp and add a little extra challenge for older kids!
• Word Scramble: A fun activity where kids unscramble Valentine-themed words like "candy" and "heart."
• Coloring Sections: The placemat features festive designs like a Valentine gnome holding balloons and a cupcake surrounded by hearts. Kids can bring these drawings to life with their favorite colors!

Ideas for Using the Printable Valentine’s Day Activity Placemat

Valentine's Day Dinner – Make your dinner table festive and fun with these placemats. They protect your table and keep kids entertained while waiting for their meal and after they finish. Place crayons or markers next to each plate, and let the fun begin!

Classroom – Hand out the placemats during Valentine's Day classroom celebrations. They blend education and entertainment perfectly, making them an ideal choice for group activities.

Valentine's Events – Hosting a Valentine's Day gathering? Use these placemats as a Valentine craft for kids. They can color, play games, and solve puzzles while parents mingle.

Creative Ways to Customize the Placemat

• Add Personal Touches: Write each child's name on the placemat to make them feel extra special.
• Lamination for Reuse: Laminate the placemat and provide dry-erase markers. Kids can enjoy it year after year without worrying about wear and tear.
• Valentine's Day Prizes: Offer small prizes for kids who complete all the activities, such as stickers, candies, or little party favors.

Supplies Needed

• 8.5″ x 11″ paper (I recommend card stock, but you can use printer paper if you don’t have any on hand.)
• printer and black ink
• colored pencils, markers, and/or colored pens
• Placemat PDF file (get it at the bottom of the post)
• Optional: Glitter, stickers, or other decorative embellishments

Instructions

1. Click the “Get it now” button below to access the printable PDF file.
2. Save the file to your computer.
3. Open the file in a PDF viewer like Adobe Reader.

Adjust Print Settings:

• Set the print orientation to Landscape so the placemat displays correctly.
• For the best results, use the highest-quality print settings and make sure the paper size option is set to Fit.
• If using cardstock, select cardstock or premium matte as the paper format.
• Consider laminating it for repeated use. You could also print it on light pink paper for festive flair.

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