A short Valentine’s worksheet can follow a hands-on preschool activity without taking over the lesson. Start with a movement, a story, or a small set of objects, then choose a page that gives children one skill to practice.
At a glance
Choose one fine-motor, sound, or counting goal at a time.
1. Trace with a finger first
Find the start of the mailbox path and trace it in the air. Offer a crayon after children know where to begin.
2. Name the pictures in sound work
Say the names before asking for a rhyme or first sound. Give two choices if the page has too many to scan.
3. Count a small set before marking
Use counters to match a numeral, then find the same amount on the page.
4. Read the mini-reader together
Preview the pictures and ask a child to point to one event. Offer a picture response or a drawing.
5. Follow one skill over two days
Choose a new example of the same skill and observe what a child can do with fewer prompts.
A classroom example
In a fictional preschool group, Bee finds the correct starting sound when the teacher names both pictures. She then points to the same letter on a new page before using a pencil.
Companion printable
The 54-page PDF includes 47 student pages, the A Gift for Kit mini-reader, a teacher guide, and answer keys.
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