Fishing for Hearts – Easy Valentines Fine Motor Activity

Fishing for hearts is a fun, play-based learning activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Help your class develop hand-eye coordination and pincer grip with some fun valentines play ideas. Spread the love and the fun this February.

For more everyday ideas, check out The Ultimate List of Fine Motor Activities for Kids.

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There’s no better way to show kids that you love them than by spending quality time together. Some Valentine’s day themed activities are perfect for finding ways to spend with your little ones. Or you can invest in the Valentine’s Day Activity Pack, which is filled with educational printables for you kids.

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Materials Needed

  1. Red, pink or purple foam sheets
  2. Scissors
  3. Pen
  4. A Large tub
  5. Water
  6. Red, pink pipe cleaners

How to Make a Fishing for Hearts Activity

1. Draw and cut out heart shapes from the foam sheets.

Don’t forget to make the hearts hollow, so that the kids can hook them with their fishing rods.

2. Bend the bottom of the pipe cleaners into a hook shape, to make a fishing rod.

3. Fill a large tub with water, add the hearts.

4. Enjoy learning.

Valentines Fine Motor Activities

There are so many fun and easy ways for toddlers and preschoolers to develop fine motor skills. Here are some of my favorite Valentine’s play ideas for little fingers. All of them are suitable for toddlers and preschoolers and focus on learning through hands-on play.

  1. Valentines Day Cutting Tray
  2. Heart Lacing Cards
  3. DIY Valentines Peg Board
  4. Connect the Dots – Valentines Fine Motor Activity
  5. Heart Snake Button Activity

For more ideas, visit Valentines Fine Motor Activities for Kids

Valentines activity pack for kids. Print and play valentines themed play ideas for preschool and kindergarten classrooms.

Valentine’s Day Activity Pack

Educational printables with a valentine’s theme. Perfect for preschool and kindergarteners to try this February.

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