FEBRUARY: Happy Valentine's Day

And so, yes, there is a history to this occasion where our students give gifts, receive gifts, and create crafty gifts all in the name of St. Valentine. But, as tradition holds, February 14th is the day of celebration.

Here are a few crafts and ideas I found online that can be celebrated in the classroom.

Language Arts:
Take some ideas to discuss poetic devices in poetry from ReadWriteThink's Lesson plans.

With Middle, Junior, and Senior High School students you may want to discuss idioms from the story I found online titled Valentine's Day Date where the idioms are underlined and connected to a link that helps describe those idioms.

Get crafty!
The Kid's Fun Review links you to 9 Homemade Valentine Ideas For Kids

This is a fun idea for teachers! Maybe find a way to get your students in a group picture (example below) and have you be the one up close to the camera handing out your hand for the lollipop or a Valentine pencil. It's a fun classroom gift. It will take some camera skill, but it can be done.



The Sweet Tooth suggests Felt Fortune Cookies and Rolo Wraps as a an additional sweet treat.

Art Class:
Students can learn how to draw a rose, maybe create a mosaic of roses (example below).