A preschool Bible lesson for Valentine’s Day — “A Story of God’s Love.” This simple, hands-on lesson helps teachers and parents show young children how God’s love fills our hearts (printables inside).
Why Valentine’s Day is a great time to share God’s love: Children LOVE Valentine’s Day — the cards, the treats, and the hearts — and it makes a natural, joyful way to remind kids (ages 4–7) about God’s amazing love. This simple, safe object lesson works well in Sunday school, family devotions, or circle time.
Learning objective: after this valentine day lesson, children will remember that God’s love fills our hearts and that Jesus is the one who cleans away our sins — a loving message families can continue at home. Watch the following video of a live presentation of this fun activity:
Materials & presenter prep — what to prepare: All printables are below. For each child print: one page with the picture of Jesus, one page with 5 hearts (print this on card stock for best results), and one page of heart stickers (sticker paper or regular paper to glue). You will also need one clean sheet of white paper per child, a glue stick or other safe glue, and a red crayon with the paper removed so children can color with the side (adult removes wrapper and supervises).
Quick materials checklist (copy this for your table): printable Jesus page, printable 5-hearts page (card stock), sticker sheet, white paper, glue sticks, red crayons (paper removed by adult), scissors (if pre-cutting), and optional laminator for take-home placemats.
Safety and alternatives: supervise children when using crayons and small stickers; do not give loose crayon pieces to very young children. Alternatives: use a flattened washable marker under wax paper, pre-cut hearts for younger kids, or let helpers do the crayon rubbing while smaller children glue hearts.
How to present the story: Read the script below a few times before class so your words flow naturally. Practice the crayon reveal once or twice so you know the timing. This object lesson works well in a 10–15 minute slot for preschoolers; allow extra time for glue and stickers. For Sunday school, plan one leader per 6–8 kids or enlist helpers for gluing and supervision.
Printable pack CTA: the printables used in this lesson (Jesus picture, heart sheet, and stickers) are included below — download and print before class. Use the printable pack for lesson valentine activities at home with parents or in your classroom.
God’s Love Story — Script & Craft Steps (object lesson)
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! This valentine day lesson uses hearts and a simple reveal to help children (ages 4–7) see in a fun, visual way how God’s love fills our hearts. Use this in Sunday school, family devotions, or at home with parents.
(Show the picture of Jesus.) Who is this? (Pause for responses.) Yes — Jesus, God’s one and only Son. We talk about Jesus because the Bible tells us that God loves people so much He sent Jesus to show true love to the world (see John 3:16).
(Hold up the red heart.) This red heart is filled with God’s love for you. Let’s glue it here so we can remember that God loves ME and God loves YOU. Invite children to glue their red heart in the same spot.
(Show the yellow heart.) This yellow heart reminds us of Heaven — a place the Bible tells us is bright and beautiful. Revelation 21:21 even pictures streets like gold. Heaven is where God lives, and He wants us to be there with Him someday. Invite kids to glue their yellow heart.
Here is a dark heart — the dark color helps us talk about sin. Say with me: sin is anything I think, say, or do that makes God unhappy. (Use the simple motions: point to head, point to mouth, wiggle fingers.) The Bible tells us that everyone sins (see Romans 3:23). Invite kids to glue the dark heart to remind us of things that make God sad.
When we sin, it’s like there’s a hole in our heart. (Hold up the heart with the hole.) Our lives are empty without Jesus. But the good news is that Jesus loves us and was sent by God to rescue us — He died for our sins and came back to life so we could be with Him (simple: Jesus died, Jesus rose — Romans 6:23; John 3:16).
Here is a clean white heart. When we ask Jesus to come into our hearts, He cleans away our sins because we believe in Him. I believed that Jesus died for my sins, that He rose again, and that He waits for me in Heaven. (Offer a quiet moment for children to respond.)
- that Jesus died on the cross for my sins
- that after He died, He came back to life
- and that He waits for me to be in Heaven with Him someday forever and ever.
Invite children to glue the clean white heart in place. After all five hearts are glued on, continue to the reveal.
Reveal step (the “magic” object lesson): place the clean white sheet over the hearts. Explain: this white paper reminds us that Jesus cleans away our sins. While you say, “When we ask Jesus to come into our hearts, He covers us in His love,” gently rub the side of the red crayon across the top paper so the hearts appear underneath. Practice this step ahead of time so the reveal is smooth.
Wow! Point out how God’s love covers over our sins — the hearts appear and the children can see the message: God loves us. As you say, glue the small heart stickers on the finished placemat so each child can take it home as a reminder of God’s love.
Teacher notes & extensions: For older children, connect the craft to the idea that God sent Jesus because He loves the whole world (sent Jesus). You can briefly cite Romans 3:23 or John 3:16 as a memory verse. For Sunday school rotations, this takes about 10–15 minutes plus time for gluing; plan helpers for groups larger than eight kids.
Closing, Response & Take-Home
Would you like Jesus to clean away all of the sin in your heart, too? (Pause for responses.) If a child says yes, respond gently and celebrate — this is a precious moment. Use a simple, age-appropriate prayer such as: “Dear Jesus, thank You for loving me. Please come into my heart and forgive my sins. Amen.” Afterward, quietly let parents know that their child responded and offer a short follow-up sheet or conversation option.
Use the white sheet to remind children how Jesus cleans away sin. Place the paper over the hearts and, as you say, “When we ask Jesus to come into our hearts, He covers us in His love,” rub the side of the red crayon across the top so the hearts underneath appear — the visual shows God’s love covering our sins. Practice this reveal ahead of time so it goes smoothly for the kids.
Wow — see how God’s love covers over our sins? Celebrate that God loves ME and God loves YOU. As you say this, help children add the heart stickers to their finished sheets. These become special Valentine placemats to take home — consider laminating them or placing them in a clear sleeve for family use.
Take-home ideas for parents: include a short memory verse (John 3:16 or 1 John 4:9) and two simple family questions: 1) What did the red heart remind you of? 2) How can we show God’s love to our friends? This keeps the lesson alive at home and helps parents continue the conversation.
Accessibility & classroom tips: involve helpers to glue for children who need assistance, use pre-cut hearts for younger groups, and give each child a sticker as a positive reinforcement. For Sunday school, this closing fits into a 5–10 minute wrap-up after the craft.
Closing CTA & further ideas: for more Valentine lesson ideas, other object lessons, and the printable pack used in this activity (hearts, Jesus picture, stickers), see the printable downloads below. Blessings as you share God’s love with your children and families!
Printables
“To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood be all the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen!”
Revelation 1:5-6
After this Valentine’s Day lesson, children will remember that God’s love fills our hearts and that Jesus is the one who cleans away our sins — a loving message families can continue at home.
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