Introducing A Virtuous Valentine’s

As a parent and home educator, one of my deepest desires is to see my children grow into individuals who lead lives full of purpose, kindness, and integrity. But I believe that true virtue begins with a firm foundation—one rooted in the love of God.

Instilling this love isn’t just about teaching them about God; it’s about showing them how that relationship with God shapes how we view ourselves and how we love and serve others. By helping them understand God’s relentless love for them, my hope is that they will internalize these truths and, through God’s work in their hearts, become compassionate, kind, generous, and selfless people.

I wanted a study for my children that would teach about living a virtuous life, but that was rooted in God’s love first and foremost. From this foundation, I’m so pleased to introduce A Virtuous Valentine’s. This Valentine’s Day study for families and kids is designed to teach God’s love and share the Biblical meaning of love – what it is and how to show that to others.

In this blog post:

What is A Virtuous Valentine’s?
Bible study and Scripture in A Virtuous Valentine’s
Poetry and copywork in A Virtuous Valentine’s
Art study in A Virtuous Valentine’s
Children’s books in A Virtuous Valentine’s
Projects and crafts in A Virtuous Valentine’s
Bible resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse

What is A Virtuous Valentine’s?

A Virtuous Valentine’s is a 5-day Valentine’s Day unit study that combines Bible study, poetry, art, literature, and hands-on activities for kids in a way that makes the holiday meaningful.

This study takes a moment to go deep into the learning opportunity that Valentine’s Day brings for those who believe in God—a chance to reflect on the true meaning of love. Beyond the surface celebrations, this study dives into the profound, life-changing love that God offers. Understanding God’s love is the heart of this Valentine’s Day study for children and families.

Featuring Scripture readings, beauty subjects, picture books, hands-on activities, and a look into the history of Valentine’s Day, this study provides an invitation to learning and inspiration for the whole family.

This study is made up of four lesson plan grids and closes with a day of celebration. Each daily lesson plan focuses on a characteristic of God’s love, as it teaches children what it is and how to live out that virtue in everyday life and show love to others. Use the daily lesson plan as a menu to explore Scripture reading, appreciate art and poetry, do a hands-on project, read children’s literature, and more.

Finally, this guide includes printable Valentine’s Day cards for children and a guide to hosting a Valentine’s Day tea party. We hope this unit study brings your family love, joy, and peace this Valentine’s, along with special moments you will cherish together.

Bible study and Scripture in A Virtuous Valentine’s

The Bible paints a picture of love that is more than sentiment; it’s unconditional, transformative, and rooted in God’s truths as revealed in Scripture and through our personal faith journeys.

The goal of A Virtuous Valentine’s is to help children grasp the depth of God’s love and how it shapes relationships. This Valentine’s Day Bible study explores how God’s love is unconditional, how love is expressed through acts of kindness and encouragement, how compassion and empathy can change hearts and lives, and how true love is demonstrated through selflessness and sacrifice. As children learn about love, we want them to understand that the deepest, most enduring love is God’s love—and to reflect on how they can experience and share this love in their own lives.

Each day of this Valentine’s Day study focuses on one aspect of God’s love or a characteristic of love that children can learn to instill in their lives. This includes:

God’s unconditional love
Kindness and encouragement
Compassion and empathy
Selflessness and sacrifice

The daily lesson plans also include multiple Scripture readings that illustrate and explore each topic.

Poetry and copywork in A Virtuous Valentine’s

Each day of the study includes prompts to interact with a poem related to the study by reading aloud, discussing, or practicing copywork. The study includes poetry display sheets and copywork pages in print and cursive.

Art study in A Virtuous Valentine’s

Each day of the study includes prompts to interact with a classical art piece by observing the artwork or playing Hide and Describe. The study includes artwork display sheets.

Children’s books in A Virtuous Valentine’s

Each day you will read aloud the day’s assigned picture book. If you are unable to source the book, the books are available as read-aloud on YouTube. The chosen picture books reiterate the theme of the day.

There is also an extension book list included with the book list for further reading.

Download the Valentine’s Day booklist for kids here.

Projects and crafts in A Virtuous Valentine’s

Each day of the study concludes with a hands-on project or craft for children to complete. Enjoy this special time together as your children create keepsakes – including creating Valentine’s cards for family and friends that express their kindness and positive words. This study includes printable Valentine’s cards for children to share with one another.

The study concludes with a Valentine’s Day tea party celebration, including ideas and recipes to create own party for kids, friends, and families.

Bible resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse

If you are looking for more ways to study the Bible with your family or children, see more resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse below.

Rooted Family Bible Curriculum

Rooted Family Bible Curriculum is a family Bible curriculum designed to cultivate deep roots in the rich soil of God’s Word.

Embark on a journey of the heart guided by Scripture, beauty, art, hands-on connections, and family discussion. Instill courage, confidence, and Biblical character in your children by rooting them in their heavenly identity, their devotion to God, and the wisdom of Scripture. It’s about giving children a solid root system in the Word of God before we launch them into the world.

Rooted is an 18-week family Bible curriculum. Each week centers around one declaration statement related to the themes of Identity, Devotion, and Wisdom. Rooted incorporates beauty subjects with Bible study including daily Scripture readings, discussion and prayer prompts, hymns, poetry, and art study.

An Expectant Easter

An Expectant Easter is a Bible-based, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum designed with your whole family in mind. It’s an invitation to gather your family to center your hearts on what Easter is all about. Through Bible stories, hymns, poetry, art studies, picture books, projects, baking, tea time, and nature studies, your family will spend three weeks connecting together and focusing on the newness of Spring, the sacrifice that Jesus made, and the power of His resurrection. This curriculum is designed for the three weeks leading up to Easter with lessons for Monday through Friday, but you can easily adapt to more or less time.

Light the Way Scripture Memory Set

Light the Way includes 24 weeks of daily scripture memory activities. Children can recite, write, draw, or interact with character-building scriptures as they commit them to memory. This can be used alongside the devotional book Our 24 Family Ways by Clay Clarkson or independently as an intentional scripture memory tool.

Will you study Valentine’s Day in your homeschool this year? Let us know in the comments below.