A Little Piece of Lace
(to the tune of "I'm a Little Hunk of Tin")

Just a little piece of lace,
Glue it 'round a red heart shape.
Now, add words so sweet and true,
A special message -- "I love you."

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Valentine!
Please, oh please, won't you be mine?

Be My Valentine
(to the tune of "Mary Had A Little Lamb")

You're a special friend of mine,
Friend of mine, friend of mine.
You're a special friend of mine.
Please by my valentine.

Do You Know My Valentine?
(to the tune of "Do You Know the Muffin Man?")

Do you know my valentine?
My valentine?
My valentine?
Do you know my valentine?
S/he's wearing (a/an) [color] [article of clothing].
For example, "He's wearing a gray shirt."

Suggestion: One child at a time sings the verse. On the last line of the song, s/he chooses a child in the classroom as his/her valentine and sings about a piece of that child's clothing. Other students must then guess the name of the valentine. Whoever guesses correctly becomes the next singer.

Five Pretty Valentines
(Fingerplay; Original Author Unknown)

Five pretty valentines sitting in the store,
[Child's name] bought one, and then there were four.

Four pretty valentines left on the shelf,
[Child's name] bought one, and then there were three.

Three pretty valentines waiting for a home,
[Child's name] bought one, and then there were two.

Two pretty valentines standing side by side,
[Child's name] bought one, and then there was one.

One pretty valentine left all alone
[Child's name] bought that valentine, and all were gone.

H-E-A-R-T
(to the tune of "B-I-N-G-O")

There is a shape; it stands for love,
And "heart" is its name.
H-E-A-R-T
H-E-A-R-T
H-E-A-R-T
And "heart" is its name.

How Many Valentines?
(Group fingerplay)

(Teacher or one child:)
Come on, everybody, look this way,
How many Valentines did I make?

(Rhyme giver holds up one or more fingers)

(Remainder of Group:)
*counts in unison*

If You Want to Show Your Love
(to the tune of "If Your're Happy and You Know It")

If you want to show your love, share a smile.
If you want to show your love, share a smile.
If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love,
If you want to show your love, share a smile.

If you want to show your love, lend a hand.
If you want to show your love, lend a hand.
If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love,
If you want to show your love, lend a hand.

If you want to show your love, use kind words.
If you want to show your love, use kind words.
If you want to show your love, if you want to show your love,
If you want to show your love, use kind words.

I'm A Little Valentine
(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")

I'm a little valentine,
Can't you see?
All decorated,
I'm pretty as can be.
I say, "I love you!"
And "Won't you be mine?"
So give me to a friend.
Oh, don't waste time!

Just for You
(Action Rhyme)

Cut, cut, cut with scissors. (Pretend to cut.)
Paste, paste, paste with glue. (Pretend to glue.)
Color, color, color with crayons. (Pretend to color.)
(Both thumbs pointing to self) I made this pretty Valentine
(Extend hands outward as if offering a gift) Just for YOU!

Make a Heart
(Action Rhyme)

Make a heart up in the sky.
Make it tall.
Make it wide.
Make a heart close to the ground.
Make it small;
Then sit down.

Making Valentines
(to the tune of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas")

I'm making a pretty card.
I'm making a pretty card.
I'm making a pretty card
To give to my love.

I'll neatly write, "I love you!"
I'll neatly write, "I love you!"
I'll neatly write, "I love you!"
"Oh, won't you be mine?"

I'll trim it with lots of lace.
I'll trim it with lots of lace.
I'll trim it with lots of lace,
and a big, pretty bow.

I'll stick it in an envelope.
I'll stick it in an envelope.
I'll stick it in an envelope,
And seal it with love.

Please Be Mine
(to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")

Oh how I want you
for my Valentine!
Here's a card I made for you.
Won't you please be mine?

Look, listen, and you'll see
How much I like you!
Tell me now, oh tell me please,
That you like me too.

Ten Pretty Valentines
(to the tune of "Ten Little Indians")

One pretty, two pretty, three pretty valentines;
Four pretty, five pretty, six pretty valentines;
Seven pretty, eight pretty, nine pretty valentines;
Ten pretty valentines!

The Valentine Song
(to the tune of "Mary Had A Little Lamb")

Valentines say, "I love you!"
"I love you!" "I love you!"
Valentines say, "I love you!"
"I really, really do!"

Will You Be My Valentine?
(to the tune of "London Bridge Is Falling Down")

Will you be my valentine?
Valentine? Valentine?
Will you be my valentine
On this special day?

Suggestion: Stand in a circle to sing this song. One child stands in the center. At the end of the song, s/he chooses someone to be his/her valentine and join him/her inside the circle. The song is sung a second time and the new person inside the circle chooses a valentine. Continue until all children have been added to the circle.