Free Printable Valentine’s Don’t Eat Pete! Game for Kids
Need a super easy Valentine’s Day game? This free printable Valentine’s “Don’t Eat Pete” game is perfect for classroom parties or fun at home. Easy, inexpensive, and kid-approved!
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! If you’re like me, you want to make the day feel special, but you don’t want to dedicate hours to planning something elaborate. Maybe you’re looking for easy activities for a class Valentines party (Hi, room moms!), or maybe you just want to connect with your own kids a little better after school.
Whatever your situation, if you need a simple Valentine’s Day activity that works for a wide range of ages, is inexpensive and easy to set up, and is a total kid-pleaser, let me introduce you to… Don’t Eat Pete!
A Classic Game with a Valentine’s Twist
“Don’t Eat Pete!” is a classic kids’ guessing game that has been around forever… and for good reason! It’s simple, fast-paced, and keeps every kid involved in the fun. This Valentine’s Day version adds a fun seasonal twist with Valentine’s-themed creatures that are weirdly adorable. Keep reading to learn how to play!
Download the Valentine’s “Don’t Eat Pete!” Game
This Valentine’s Day printable game is free to download and ready to use for:
- Classroom Valentine parties
- Family game night
- Playdates
- Preschool and elementary activities
- Valentine’s Day centers or early finisher activities
Just print, add treats (I like to use conversation hearts), and you’re ready to play!
How to Play Valentine’s “Don’t Eat Pete”
- Don’t Eat Pete printable game board
- Small candies (like conversation hearts) or another bite-sized treat
Instructions:
- Lay the game sheet flat on a table or the floor. Place one candy or treat of your choice on each monster.
- Gather the players around the table or game sheet. One player leaves the room, while the others select one monster as “Pete” (without telling the player who’s outside). The chosen player then returns to the room.
- The chosen player starts picking up candies one by one. They keep choosing candies until they pick the one covering “Pete.” Then all the other players shout, “Don’t eat Pete!”
- Once the chosen player has found “Pete,” they must stop eating the treats, and the game can be reset for another round. If they manage to pick all the other candies first, they win!
A Simple Valentine’s Day Win
If you’re juggling class parties, family plans, and all the Valentine’s Day excitement, this Don’t Eat Pete Valentine’s game is an easy win. Print it once and reuse it year after year. It’s one of those activities kids always ask to play again.
Simple, festive, and full of laughs… just the way Valentine’s Day should be.
Want more Valentine’s Day fun?
Then you’ll love the Valentine’s Day Activity Bundle for kids!
It includes nine different print-and-play activities that will bring more laughter and love to your family this February…without the stress.
Just print them, keep them nearby, and pull out an activity anytime your kids need a boost of fun.