Kids’ Love Languages- Art Activity
Read the guide below to understand more about kids’ Love Languages!
Art Activity- My Love Heart
Materials Needed:
Colored construction paper
Scissors
Markers or colored pencils
Glue stick
Optional: Glitter, stickers, decorative elements
Preparation:
Heart Template Instructions:
Fold paper in half
Draw half a heart along the folded edge
Cut carefully
Unfold to reveal a symmetrical heart
Draw a line down the middle
Label sides:
"How I Feel Loved"
"How I Show Love"
Side A: How I Feel Love
Guided Reflection Questions:
What are the things people do that make you feel the MOST loved?
When do you feel safest with your family?
What does someone do that makes you feel truly seen and understood?
Who makes you feel like the most important person? Why?
What helps you feel calm when you're worried?
You're feeling sad. What helps you feel loved?
Gentle hug
Encouraging words you wanted to hear
Someone sitting quietly with you
Small surprise gift
Someone to help solve a problem
Decorate the first side of their heart:
Taking all their exploration into account, have them decorate the first side of their heart!
Write down the things that make you feel loved
Draw moments of feeling loved
Use colors that represent different feelings
Create symbols of comfort
Write or draw about people who make you feel safe
Side B: How I Show Love
Guided Reflection Questions:
How do you make others smile?
What kind things do you do to help?
How do you show you care without words?
What surprises do you like to give?
Your friend looks upset at recess. You:
Give them a gentle hug
Say, "You're so strong, and I'm here for you."
Sit with them and listen
Offer to help them with something
Share a favorite toy to cheer them up
Decorate the second side of their heart:
Taking all their exploration into account, have them decorate the second side of their heart!
Draw ways you help others
Create kindness symbols
Illustrate supporting friends and family
Show acts of care and compassion
Be creative! This is THEIR love language after all!
Reflection Questions
What surprised you most about creating your love heart?
What did you learn about yourself?
Were there any feelings that were new or unexpected?
What makes you feel the most loved?
Can you share one moment when you felt truly special?
How do the people who love you show their care?
How do you like to show love to others?
What's your favorite way to make someone smile?
What does caring for others feel like in your heart?
Why did you choose the colors you used?
What did you learn about yourself while making this heart?
What makes you feel proud?
How do you take care of your own feelings?
How do you show kindness to others?
What does being a good friend mean to you?
If you could tell your family one thing about how you feel loved, what would it be?
What do you wish others understood about your feelings?
How can people make you feel extra special?
What do you want to remember about love?
How do you want to show love in the future?
What new things did you discover about yourself?
Sharing Options
(If possible, and if the child wants to, invite the parent or guardian in to talk about their love heart! Or walk them through ways that they can show them their heart later and talk about their love languages.)
Would you like to share your love heart with your parent or guardian?
This is YOUR special creation about how you feel and show love
You can choose to:
Share everything
Share just a part
Keep some things private
Option 1: Guided Family Conversation
Child shares heart
Parent asks gentle questions
Discuss how they each feel love
Option 2: Love Language Interview
The child can interview the parent:
How do YOU feel loved?
What makes YOU feel special?
How do I make you feel loved?
