Valentine’s Day lantern craft

Our Valentine’s Day lantern craft is a fun, hands-on classroom activity designed for EYFS and KS1 learners. This themed craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills and independent skill practice while linking to friendship and kindness topics used in Valentine’s Day teaching.

The Valentine’s Day lantern craft includes printable templates and simple instructions so pupils can make colourful lanterns to display in the classroom or take home as a keepsake. It works well alongside other Valentine’s Day activities such as colouring, card making and simple reflective tasks.

Use this Valentine’s Day lantern craft as part of your wider Valentine’s Day resources to build purposeful themed sessions that combine creativity with clear classroom outcomes.