'Happy Valentine's Day' Display Banner | EYFS & KS1 Printables

Early Years (EYFS & KS1) Valentine’s Day: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ Display Banner

Spread joy and celebrate love this February with our delightful 'Happy Valentine's Day' Display Banner! This cheerful printable is perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, offering a vibrant and inviting focal point for all your Valentine's Day festivities.

Designed in joyful red and pink colours and adorned with hearts of different sizes, this banner boldly proclaims "Happy Valentine's Day". For an extra touch of warmth and fun, you'll find smiley face emojis with heart eyes in each top corner, guaranteed to bring a smile to every child's face! It's an ideal way to add a festive and loving touch to your Preschool, Nursery, School, or even a Parent or Childminder's home learning environment.

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• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our 'Happy Valentine's Day' Display Banner is easy to use across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Instant Festive Decor: Simply print, cut, and hang the banner to immediately signal the start of Valentine's Day activities or a week focused on love, kindness, and friendship.

  • Classroom Display Heading: Use it as the main heading for a display board showcasing children's artwork, writing, or photos related to Valentine's Day, friendship, or family. Its cheerful design perfectly complements children's creations.

  • Topic Introduction: Use the banner as a lively visual cue to introduce discussions about Valentine's Day, its meaning, and how we show care and appreciation for others. The heart-eye emojis can spark conversations about happiness and affection.

  • Role-Play Area Prop: Hang the banner in any Valentine's-themed role-play area (like a 'card shop', 'florist', or 'café') to enhance the immersive environment and add to the festive atmosphere.

  • Reading Practice (Indirectly): For emergent readers, the bold "Happy Valentine's Day" text offers exposure to environmental print, helping them associate words with a special, joyous occasion.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Appreciating the visual appeal of a display and understanding how decorations contribute to a festive atmosphere.

  • Communication and Language: Encourages discussions about Valentine's Day, related vocabulary, and shared experiences of showing kindness and love. The emojis can prompt talk about feelings.

  • Understanding the World (The World / Celebrations): Introduces children to a specific cultural celebration (Valentine's Day) and its associated themes of happiness and affection.

  • Literacy (Reading - indirectly): Exposure to printed words ("Happy Valentine's Day") helps with early word recognition and understanding that print carries meaning.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • Art and Design: Understanding how visual elements (colours, shapes like hearts, emojis, text) are used for display and communication.

  • English (Reading): Recognising familiar words in a display context.

  • PSHE (Relationships): Creating a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes themes of love, friendship, and happiness.

Download our 'Happy Valentine's Day' Display Banner today and infuse your learning space with warmth, cheer, and celebration this Valentine's season!

⬅️ VALENTINE’S DAY Topic Page

⬅️ EMOTIONS & FEELINGS Topic Page

⬅️ KINDNESS & FRIENDSHIP Topic Page

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