February Preschool Theme Ideas
Are you looking for exciting activities this February? You’re in luck! Here are some engaging February preschool theme ideas to celebrate the month of love, friendship, and community. Despite being the shortest month, February offers plenty of opportunities for fun and learning.
We are thrilled to provide free February theme lesson plans to help you create fun and meaningful February preschool themes. We’ll explore various themes, from traditional celebrations like Valentine’s Day to special concepts like family, friendship and feelings & emotions.

Planning your preschool’s monthly themes is a great way to keep your little learners engaged and excited.
February, with its heart-filled holidays and wintery weather, offers a perfect opportunity for some fun and educational themes. From celebrating the warmth of love and friendship on Valentine’s Day to exploring the wonders of winter, there’s a theme for every preschooler.
To make learning even more fun, incorporate hands-on activities like sensory play and art projects. These activities not only promote creativity but also help develop fine motor skills. Printable resources, like worksheets and coloring pages, are also great ways to reinforce learning and practice skills.
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Ideas for February Preschool Themes
Ready to make February a memorable month for your preschoolers? With a variety of engaging themes and activities, you can create a fun and meaningful learning experience for all of your kiddos. Let’s make February a month to remember!
Valentine’s Day Preschool Theme
Spread the love this February with our Valentine’s Day preschool theme! Filled with heart-warming crafts, activities, and resources, this theme is perfect for celebrating love, friendship, and family. Your little ones will have a blast creating adorable crafts for their loved ones. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day extra special!
Valentine’s Day Preschool Lesson Plans
This comprehensive Valentine’s Day Preschool Lesson Plan includes a variety of activities to help your preschoolers learn about love, friendship, and kindness. From heart-shaped crafts to tasty treats, these activities are sure to make Valentine’s Day extra sweet!
Valentine’s Day Preschool Activities
- Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin
- Heart Pattern Blocks Valentines Math Activity
- Valentine’s Suncatcher Craft for Preschool
- Valentines Day Ten Frame Counting Cards
- Valentines Beginning Sound Match

Friendship February Preschool Theme
Nurture young hearts and minds with our Friendship Preschool Theme. This theme focuses on the importance of kindness, sharing, and cooperation. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, your preschoolers will learn valuable social skills and develop lasting friendships.
Friendship Preschool Lesson Plans
Our Friendship Preschool Lesson Plan provides explicit instruction on social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, and gratitude. Your preschoolers will learn how to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and build lasting friendships.
Friendship Preschool Activities
Here are some fun Friendship Activities to try with Your Preschoolers. From sweet friendship stories to friendship-building crafts and games, these activities will help your preschoolers develop strong social skills.
- Preschool Friendship Activities and Games
- Friendly Monster Puppet Craft
- Friendship Books for Kids
- Friendship Banner Activity
- Friendship Tree Activity

Family & Pets Preschool Theme
Explore the blessing of Family and Pets with this engaging February preschool theme. Your little learners will love learning about family members, pets, and their roles in our lives. Through hands-on activities, stories, and songs, children will develop a deeper understanding of family bonds and the love we share with our furry friends.
Family & Pets Preschool Lesson Plans
Celebrate the joy of family and the love of pets with this engaging Family & Pets Preschool Lesson Plan. Learn about family members, pet care, and the special bond between humans and animals with over 16 hands-on activities!
Family & Pets Preschool Activities
- Feed the Dog Counting Activity
- Pet Activities and Centers
- Family Origami House Activity
- Preschool Family Theme Activities

Kindness Preschool Theme
Cultivate compassion and empathy in your young learners with this heartwarming kindness theme. Through fun activities and meaningful discussions, children will learn the importance of being kind to others. From sharing and helping to acts of kindness, this theme will inspire your preschoolers to spread joy and positivity.
Kindness Preschool Lesson Plans
Inspire kindness and empathy in your young learners with this heartwarming Kindness Preschool Lesson Plan. Through stories, songs, and hands-on activities, your preschoolers will learn the importance of being kind to others.
This plan includes activities to promote empathy, gratitude, and acts of kindness, making a positive impact on your classroom community.
Kindness Preschool Activities
Spread kindness and compassion in your classroom with these heartwarming activities! For more fun and engaging kindness activities, check out our comprehensive list of Preschool Kindness Activities.
Also, check out these fun kindness activities:

Feelings & Emotions Preschool Theme
Help your little ones understand and express their feelings with a Feelings & Emotions theme. Through a variety of activities, your preschoolers will learn to identify different feelings, regulate their emotions, and develop empathy for others.
Feelings & Emotions Preschool Lesson Plan
Help your preschoolers understand and express their emotions with our Feelings & Emotions Preschool Lesson Plan. These activities are designed to teach children how to identify, label, and manage their feelings in a healthy way. Through fun and interactive lessons, your little ones will develop essential social-emotional skills.
Feelings & Emotions Preschool Activities
Helping Others February Preschool Theme
Inspire kindness and empathy in your young learners with this heartwarming February preschool theme. Through engaging activities and lessons, children will learn the importance of helping others, sharing, and being a good friend. This theme offers a variety of ways to teach compassion and social-emotional skills.
Helping Others Preschool Lesson Plan
Nurture your preschoolers’ sense of empathy and compassion with our Helping Others Preschool Lesson Plan. Through stories, songs, and hands-on activities, your little ones will learn the importance of helping others and making a positive impact on their community.
Helping Others Preschool Activities
Check out these fun activities will help your preschoolers develop a strong sense of empathy and kindness:
February Preschool Theme Printables
To further enhance your February preschool themes, consider using printable worksheets, coloring pages, and activity sheets. These resources can be easily incorporated into your lesson plans and provide additional learning opportunities for your students.
- Preschool Valentine’s Day Counting Printables
- Valentine’s Day Preschool Printables
- Winter Preschool Prewriting Printables
- Friendship Printables and Lesson Plan Ideas
- February Printable Worksheets for Preschoolers

By incorporating these engaging February preschool theme ideas into your curriculum, you can create a memorable learning experience for your preschoolers.
From celebrating love and friendship to exploring feelings and emotions, these themes offer a variety of opportunities for hands-on activities, sensory play, and social-emotional learning.
Let’s make this a February filled with love, kindness, and lots of learning FUN!

I’m Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home-mama of five! I’m the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught a range of levels, from preschool to college and a little bit of everything in between. Right now my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.