There are a LOT of stories about how Valentine’s Day got its start, but no matter how it began, let’s take this yearly opportunity to show the people we love just how much they mean to us! Celebrated each year across the globe on February 14th, this holiday is marked by gift giving, diverse cultural traditions, heart shaped decorations, and romantic acts big and small.

Keep scrolling for fun activities, crafts, and some extra inspiration on how to celebrate with your loved ones this year! And be sure to check out a brand-new PBS KIDS Family Night Valentine’s Day special featuring heartfelt episodes from Pinkalicious & Peterrific, Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and Peg + Cat starting on Friday, February 13th at 7 PM.

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Activities, Crafts & More

Heart Apple Chips

Grades PreK-5
This Valentine’s Day treat is yummy, crunchy and won’t send your kids to the dentist’s office! Put them in a pretty package, and they’ll also make a lovely gift for someone special.

PBS KIDS Valentine’s Day Cards

Grades PreK-5
Tell your friends that they are Pinkatastic, Out of this World or totally ODD-some with these printable Valentine cards from your favorite PBS Kids characters. 

Valentine’s Day Heart Puzzles

Grades PreK-5
A good friend is like the right puzzle piece: a perfect piece that completes you! This Valentine’s Day, give your friends and family their very own homemade heart puzzle.

Egg Carton Hearts

Grades K-5
Help your child make a Valentine’s Day gift for a special friend or relative – all you need are old egg cartons and a few materials!

“My Eye On You” Valentine’s Day Cards

Grades K-5
Turn a simple gift tag and googly eye into an adorable and clever Valentine’s Day card!

For the Love of Learning

I Love Words | Sesame Street

Grades PreK-K
Join Abby Cadabby as she sings a song about words she loves!

Valentine’s Day | All About the Holidays

Grades 3-5
No one knows for sure who St. Valentine was, but we still honor him with a holiday. Listen to one legend about who he was, and discover more about this celebration of love.

Amazing Heart Facts

Grades 6-8
Valentine’s Day is all about the heart! But how much do you really know about how your heart works? This NOVA virtual lesson highlights some of the heart’s most important features and functions.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Love Potion | Shakespeare Uncovered

Grades 6-12
In this media gallery, learn about one of the greatest love stories of the Elizabethan age, and examine how and why the love potion is used in William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Venus | Crash Course

Grades 9-12
Venus was the Roman goddess of love, but it’s also the second planet from the sun! Give your students a Valentine’s Day Crash Course on this beautiful but inhospitable world.

Sweaty T-shirts and Human Mate Choice

Grades 9-12
Evolutionary psychologists study the human brain and human behaviors—why we do the things we do—in the context of evolution. This video from Evolution: Why Sex? examines the “sweaty T-shirt” experiment, which demonstrated that the sense of smell may have more to do with mate choice than scientists previously thought.

For even more games and educational resources for young learners, go to the Valentine’s Day Collection on PBS Kids for Parents