Preschool Bible lesson for Valentine’s Day: “Who Does God Love?” — a short, kid-friendly lesson (ages 4–7) you can use in Sunday school or at home to help children hear and celebrate God’s love. Save this idea for your classroom or family time and find the simple materials and script below.
Valentine’s Day is coming — here’s a gentle, fun Valentine Day idea for preschool kids (ages 4–7) that helps each child hear and feel that God loves them. This simple activity works well in Sunday school, preschool class time, or at home during family devotion. Read on for short Bible tie-ins (try 1 John 4:19), clear materials, and a step-by-step script you can use right away.
Materials & Preparation — quick and easy for teachers and parents: prep time about 5–10 minutes. This valentine day lesson works great in sunday school, preschool class, or at home.
You’ll need:
– One heart-shaped box or small decorated box (or a decorated shoebox lid)
– A mirror piece that fits inside the box. Check out craft stores like Michaels to find one that is just right.
– Strong double-sided tape, mounting putty, or a hot-glue gun (adult use) to secure the mirror so it won’t shift
– Scissors, decorative stickers or crayons to personalize the box; optional printable heart cards for each child
Activity — Step-by-step (Teaching the Lesson)
1. Gather the kids and get their attention. Tell them you have something special that will show them who God loves. Ask, “Do you want to know who God loves?” Pause for the excited “Yes!” from the group.
2. Invite one child at a time to come forward and stand where everyone can see. For shy children, let them choose whether to stand or sit near you while looking into the box; you can hold the box for younger kids.
3. Remove the lid and say, “Look inside to see who God loves.” Let the child look into the heart box mirror. Most children will smile when they see their own face — a simple, powerful moment that connects the idea of God’s love directly to them.
4. Ask the simple question, “Who does God love?” Encourage the child and the class to respond together, “ME!” Celebrate briefly (clap, say, “Yes — God loves you!”).
5. Repeat with other children until all have had a chance.
Bible tie-in: After the activity say a short verse such as, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19) or remind them, “God loves you” (John 3:16). Quote the verse briefly and clearly, then ask one quick question: “Who does God love?” Let children answer, “Me!”
Extensions & variations: After the mirror activity, make a simple craft — decorate a valentine card or a paper heart that says “God loves me.” Use this as a Sunday school lesson extension or a home craft that reinforces the message. For a short game, sing a brief “God loves you” song and let children pass a heart while music plays, stopping to say, “God loves you!” to the child holding it.
Closing prayer (short): “Dear God, thank You for loving each of us. Help us to remember You love us every day. Amen.”
Final tips for teachers and parents: Keep the mirror hidden until each reveal for the biggest surprise. Try this valentine day lesson in your Sunday school class or at home — it’s a simple, memorable way to help children ages 4–7 know that God loves them.
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“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God.”
1 John 3:1
After you eat all the yummy candy in your Valentine’s Day heart box, make sure you save it for this fun preschool Bible activity!