Valentine’s Day is associated with love and sweetness, but some children may not find it as enjoyable, even in preschool or kindergarten. For some, this day can feel like a popularity contest instead of a day of affection. However, you can help your child process this day more positively with the following guide. 

How to Make Valentine’s Day Fun for Your Child

Displaying your love for your child will help with their self-esteem and emotional development. To honor your relationship with them, make each other Valentine’s Day cards and heart-shaped treats.

By getting into the spirit of the holiday through these bonding activities with you, it may be easier for your child to enjoy celebrating with their classmates. They’ll also be more likely to associate Valentine’s Day with feelings of happiness, knowing that they can count on your love regardless of how many valentines they get from other kids in their class. 

How to Help Your Child Celebrate with Others

Encourage your child to make valentines for everyone in their class. Whether or not this is a requirement of their kindergarten class, it will encourage them to practice fairness and appreciation for others.

To help them internalize the meaning of the holiday, have them pay close attention to how they feel when they see their classmates with their valentines. Point out how the joy of giving and spreading love is just as wonderful as receiving it. Let them know how proud you are of their efforts to make their classmates feel happy and appreciated. 

 
If your child is apprehensive about sharing valentines or entering kindergarten, the caring professionals Wake Village Playskool in Bowie County, TX, will help them feel at ease. As a child enrichment center with more than 40 years of day care and school preparation programs, they’re experienced in making all children feel welcome and cared about all year long. To find out more about how they seamlessly blend activity and fun with a high-quality education, contact their Wake Village location at (903) 838-5424 or the Redwater location at (903) 831-6618. You can also view their services online.