Hey there, amazing educators! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to infuse your primary classroom with love-themed activities that are both fun and educational. Let’s dive into some engaging ideas across reading, math, science, and art that your students will absolutely adore!
“Love Is…” Heart Messages
Start by cutting out paper hearts and have each student write a way they can show love. For example: “Love is baking cookies with grandma!” or “Love is taking my dog for a walk.” Display these heartfelt messages around the classroom or on a bulletin board to create a warm and loving environment.
Heart-Shaped Graphing
Incorporate math into Valentine’s Day by having students create heart-shaped graphs. Provide them with heart stickers or stamps in different colors and have them sort and count the different colors, then graph their findings on a heart-shaped grid. This activity combines counting, sorting, and graphing skills in a festive way. You can also do this with candy hearts using this freebie here!
Marbled Heart Paintings
Let your students explore their creativity by making marbled heart paintings. Using shaving cream and food coloring, students can create marbled paper and then cut out heart shapes once the paper dries like the ones above from ProjectswithKids.com. This art project results in beautiful, unique designs that can be used to decorate the classroom or taken home as a keepsake.
I hope these activities help make your Valentine’s Day both educational and fun for your students. Remember, the best learning happens when students are engaged and enjoying themselves. Happy Valentine’s Day, and happy teaching! -Adam
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