My son’s teacher requested that we send blank valentines that do not have a to: section. I agree, sorting out all those valentines with twenty 4 year olds sounds like a headache in the making. My mom scored some erasers on clearance last year and just dropped them off over the weekend. So, a fun […]
Free Valentine’s Day Making Words Activity
Making words is a perfect literacy activity that allows for differentiation of instruction. Longer words challenge students who need the challenge, while students who need a slower pace and more hands-on instruction also benefit from making words activities. Making words, in my experience, is one of the few literacy activities that is truly multi-leveled without […]
Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Idea: Love-A-Book Day (with a free printable)
Back when I was teaching first grade, many moons ago, I threw an epic classroom Valentine’s Day party, that didn’t focus on store-bought treats. Let’s not discuss how old those kiddos of my are now, ok? I’ll give you a hint. They can vote. Holiday celebrations, of course, are a very BIG DEAL to kids. […]
Poetry Activity for Valentine’s Day with Free Printable Shape Poem Template
I’m one of the rare teachers who has taught almost EVERY grade level. This is both a blessing and a curse, but I’m glad at this point of my life to be a “teacher of all grades, master of none”. This poetry activity worked for my years in first and second grade classrooms, and in […]
Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Lacing & Tying Activity
My son wants to wear shoes that lace, but he doesn’t know how to tie them. I guess it is time to teach him how to tie! Considering the time of year, I designed this Valentine’s Day criss-cross lacing and tying activity. Fine motor is an area that most kids need a great deal of […]
