Get ready for a musical celebration of love with these 34 delightful Valentine’s Day songs for kids. Perfect for circle time, Kindergarten classroom parties, or adding some fun at home!
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for adults!
It can be a special day full of lots of fun for little kids, too!
It’s a great time to help children feel extra loved and plan festive activities like Valentine’s Day breakfast, a classroom party, a photoshoot, or family time.
But, one of the easiest ways to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit is with cute and interactive Valentine songs!
If you’d like to start this tradition in your home or classroom, we’re sharing 34 of the best Valentine’s Day songs for kids that are perfect for a circle time preschool playlist, a kindergarten classroom party, or a play date with a special friend.
Kids will have so much fun learning the simple song lyrics or dancing along to the love-inspired tunes.
Below, you’ll find a collection of songs from YouTube plus other songs you can search for online!
The History of Valentine’s Day
Before we get into those fun Valentine’s Day songs for kids, here’s some Valentine’s Day 101.
If you’re not familiar with Valentine’s Day, it’s an annual holiday, celebrated on February 14th.
It’s a special occasion that originated as a way to honor the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. But over the years, it has become a day to celebrate romantic love and loving relationships of any kind.
Couples (and want-to-be couples), friends, and family often exchange gifts and Valentine’s Day cards.
But, we think one of the best ways to celebrate the day is with a festive party complete with themed songs, decorations, and treats.
If you’re on the same page, check out the cupid-friendly songs, below!
The Best Valentines Day Songs for Kids
Your little valentines will love these fun song ideas with videos just for kids!
You can stream them from our post, or directly from YouTube. And many of them have actions for kids to learn and follow along.
These songs are perfect for toddlers and preschool-aged kids, but you just might find yourself singing along and doing the actions, too!
Valentine’s Day Videos for Kids
1. Valentine H-E-A-R-T Song
2. Valentines, Valentines, What Color Do You See?
3. Valentine’s Day Song
4. Boom Chicka Boom Valentine’s Day
5. I Love You Song
6. Valentine’s Day Sharks
7. 5 Little Hearts
8. Skidamarink
9. I’m a Little Valentine
10. A Tisket, A Tasket Valentine Song
Traditional Song Ideas
Below are some theme-appropriated traditional songs that you can also use for your Valentine’s Day party.
These songs aren’t geared toward kids, but they’re kid-friendly and fun.
Kid-friendly Love Songs
- L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops
- Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon
- All You Need is Love – The Beatles
- I Love You Baby – Frankie Valli
- Better Together – Jack Johnson
- A Bushel and A Peck – Vivi Melody & Family
- No Such Thing as a Broken Heart – Old Dominion
- You’ll Be in My Heart – Phil Collins
- One Love – Bob Marley
- Perfect – Ed Sheeran
- 1,000 Years- Christina Perri
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- Your Song – Elton John
- Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
- I’m a Believer – The Monkees
- My Funny Valentine – Frank Sinatra
- So This Is Love – from Cinderella
Songs about Friendship
- Be My Friend – Hap Palmer
- I’ll Be There For You – Two of a Kind
- My Best Friend – Pam Minor
- We’re Going To Be Friends – The White Stripes
- You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
- Getting To Know You – The King and I
You can also try this premade playlist off children’s songs for Valentine’s day from Spotify!
This list includes 170 songs about love and friendship from artists like the Kiboomers, Julie Andrews, and Amy Adams.
And many of them are Disney songs, so you know they’re safe for kids.
Preschool and Kindergarten Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
Here are some simple party ideas to use along with these fun Valentine’s Day songs for kids.
Young and older children will enjoy these simple activities, decorations, treats, and favors.
Activities
Play fun games like:
- Musical chairs
- Hot and cold (Children take turns trying to find a hidden item by listening to the music. Loud = you’re getting close. Soft = you’re going the wrong way)
- Stop-and-go dancing (Children dance and then freeze when the music stops)
Create simple crafts like:
- Heart shape crayons
- Valentine’s Day cards
- Friendship Rocks with little hearts
- Treat Poppers
- Love Bugs
Other ideas:
- DIY photobooth
Decorations
- Make a big red heart for your classroom with each of the kid’s handprints
- Dollar store streamers and banners
- Heart-shaped confetti
- Faux flowers
- Themed tablecloths, paper plates, cups, and utensils
Treats
And here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day party foods for kids!
- Chocolate hummus
- Candied popcorn
- Popcorn snack mix
- Puppy chow
- Chocolate-dipped pretzels
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Heart-shaped sugar cookies
- Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
- Red Velvet cookies or brownies
- Chocolate bark
- Pink and red glazed donuts
Favors and Valentines
Kids will love these creative and affordable Valentine’s Class Gift Ideas:
See the full list plus free printable Valentines at the link above.
You can also make homemade Valentines.
There are lots of ideas on Pinterest like “love bugs”, crayon hearts, treat poppers, and friendship rocks.
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Other Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids
Now that we’ve covered our favorite Valentine’s Day songs and party ideas, here are some other fun activities for young children!
They’re a great way to make memories with friends and family!
- Decorate cookies
- Make big hearts out of poster board for giant-sized Valentines
- Perform acts of service
- Enjoy a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt
- Try Valentine’s Day Bingo
- Break a Valentine’s Day pinata
- Read Valentine’s Day books
You can also put together Valentine’s Day gift baskets with a few special items your child will enjoy. You can include things like:
- Books
- Clothes
- Gift cards
- Candy
- Gum
- Small toys
FAQs
Yes!
Any love song can be considered a song for Valentine’s Day like “L-O-V-E ” by Nat King Cole. And you may have heard of the song “My Funny Valentine” by Frank Sinatra.
There are also lots of kid’s songs for Valentine’s day.
You can find great options for kids on YouTube, including modern valentines songs like:
– Valentine H-E-A-R-T Song
– Valentines, Valentines, What Color Do You See?
– Valentine’s Day Song
– Boom Chicka Boom Valentine’s Day
– I Love You Song
– Valentine’s Day Sharks
– 5 Little Hearts
– Skidamarink
– I’m a Little Valentine
– A Tisket, A Tasket Valentine Song
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Your Turn
What did you think of these Valentine’s Day songs for kids? Let us know if we missed any good ones in the comments!
Happy Valentine’s Day!