Free Valentine’s Printables & Simple At-Home Fun for Children

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean sugar highs and plastic tat. Sometimes the nicest moments are the quieter ones – colouring at the table, cutting and sticking, or sitting together working through a puzzle.

Over time, I’ve built a small collection of free Valentine’s printables for children, alongside seasonal photo inspiration for families who want something a little more thoughtful.  Everything is designed to be easy to print, simple to use, and genuinely enjoyable – whether you’re filling a rainy afternoon or warming children up before a Valentine’s photos.

What You’ll Find in the Valentine’s Printables Collection

The Valentine’s printables are a mix of creative and low-pressure activities, suitable for a wide range of ages.

They include:

• Colouring pages and dot marker sheets

• Word searches, word scrambles and simple puzzles

• Fine motor activities (cutting, matching, tracing)

• Valentine-themed games and activity pages

They’re ideal for:

• Quiet time at home

• Half-term or inset days

• Preschool and early primary children

• Keeping hands busy while staying calm

All of the printables are free to download and use, and new designs are added regularly.

longside the printables, I also share lots of Valentine’s photo ideas from gentle baby portraits to sibling photos, best-friend sessions and love-themed family images.  Not everything needs to be hearts-on-everything or overly posed. Some of the loveliest Valentine’s photos are simple:

• Soft colours and natural expressions

• Children interacting rather than “performing”

• Small props used sparingly

• Moments that feel relaxed and real

If you’re booked in for a Valentine’s photoshoot, the printables can also help children settle in – a familiar theme, something they’ve already enjoyed at home, or just a calmer headspace going in.