Kids learn best when they get to be more hands-on.  Younger kids also love to just be able to get their little fingers on anything they can!  Sensory play is a wonderful way for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids to experience the world around them in unique and interesting ways.  Check out these Valentine’s Day sensory play and activities.  There are tons of sensory bins and bottles, even for babies, but don’t miss out on some of the other ideas, too.

Valentine’s Day Sensory Play and Activities

Your littlest learners will love these ideas the most.  I know, though, that my older kids always come out to play when anything sort of messy or gooey gets brought out.  Don’t be surprised if the whole family jumps in to do these Valentine’s Day activities.

Valentine’s Day Activity-Candy Heart Water Play from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Lovely Bubbly Love Potion Play from Crafty Kids at Home

Valentines Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands

Heart Themed Sensory Board from Mama Smiles

Valentines Sensory Soup from Learning and Exploring Through Play

Candy Hearts Oobleck Science Sensory Play from Little Bins for Little Hands

Bleeding Tissue Paper Hearts from Powerful Mothering

Valentine’s Love Potion Activity from Mommy’s Bundle

Rose Scented No Cook Play Dough from Danya Banya

DIY Seek and Find Bag for Valentine’s Day from There’s Just One Mommy

Valentine’s Day Sensory Activity in a Bowl from JDaniel4’s Mom

Heart Mobile from Powerful Mothering

Decorating Cherry Play Clay Hearts from Buggy and Buddy

Love Potions Valentine Science Experiment for Preschoolers from Preschool Powol Packets

Valentine’s Sensory Bottles for Baby from Something 2 Offer

Valentine’s Heart Sensory Tub from Powerful Mothering

Valentine Sensory Bin and Learning Activities from Fantastic Fun and Learning

I Spy Love Sensory Bottle from Modern Preschool

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin from Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

Girly Valentine’s Sensory Bin from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

Sweet Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin from Living Montessori Now

Shades of Red Valentine’s Sensory Bin from Fun with Mama

Match the Hearts Sensory Bin from There’s Just One Mommy

Valentines Frozen Hearts Sensory Bin from Teaching 2 and 3-year-olds

Valentine’s Themed Sensory Bin from Fun With Mama

Aren’t all of these ideas just adorable?  I love that there are so many different ways to use common school supplies and household objects.  Playing with a lot of them will be totally satisfying to your tactile kiddo, and this will also enhance their fine motor skills.  I love that they tie in to a holiday, too.  Happy Valentine’s Day!