As a kid I remember shopping for tear-out Valentine Cards with silly sayings, then writing the names for my entire class on them. At school we would decorate little shoeboxes for our peers to deposit our cards on. The day was filled with exchanging cards, endless heart shaped candies with words like, “Be Mine” and teasing & speculating over who liked who. Ever wonder where these Valentines traditions came from? I did too!
Love! Be mine! Roses & chocolate! Where did the traditions of Valentine’s Day come from and what does Valentines mean? I created this All About Valentines Day Unit to give students the background and history of this fun holiday.
ALL ABOUT VALENTINE’S DAY UNIT
- Mini-Books (All About Valentine’s Day & The Legend of St. Valentine)
- Valentine Craft & Writing Activity
- Valentine Poems
- Valentine Vocab Words and Write the Room Activity
- ABC Order, Graphic Organizers, Valentine Quote Posters and More!
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Owl Themed Valentine’s Party Pack
Whats in it?
*Owl Paper Bag Valentine’s Craft {use for collecting Valentine’s} {templates & directions}
*”Whoo Will Be My Valentine?” Headband
*”Owl Always Think You’re Sweet!” Valentine’s Day Snack Bag Toppers {3 styles}
*Whoo Loves a Good Book?” & “Reading is a HOOT” Gift Bookmarks
*Owl Themed Valentine’s Day Cards (4 styles)
*Owl Valentine Pencil Toppers or Cupcake Toppers
*”Whoo Loves a Good Book?” & “Reading is a Hoot!” Bookmarks (3 styles total)
*Happy Valentine’s Day Banner/ Pennant
Thankful Heart Craftivity
Whats in it?
-”My Thankful Heart” Title Poster and Original Poem.
-”I’m Thankful For…” Heart Concept Map
-”Give Thanks” Vertical Brainstorm (3 different themes, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, Manners)
-”My Heart is Thankful for YOU” Writing Cards
-”My Thankful Heart Craftivity” (includes: instructions, writing prompts w/ 2 different line options, cover cutout, templates to make boy or girl)
VALENTINES DAY BOOKS
Here are some of my favorite books for Valentine’s Day:
Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart By Jane O’Connor
The Day it Rained Hearts By Felicia Bond
Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool By James Dean
The Legend of the Valentine By Katherine Grace Bond -Religious
My Valentine for Jesus By Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton -Religious
Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine By Herman Parish
VALENTINES RESOURCES
Other V-day resources:
My Valentine’s Day Resources Pinterest Board
Adorable Handprint Valentine’s Day Cards -Happy Go Lucky Blog
Bee Valentine’s Day Craft -Crafty Morning Blog
Valentine’s Day Bulletin Board Door Decor – Blair Turner @ One Lesson at a Time