“Be Mine”: All About the Valentine
Homemade Valentine’s Cards
Why buy cards from the store? Here are some great ideas for cards your child can make herself, while getting in a little writing and fine motor practice.
The History of the Valentine
Would it surprise you to learn that those cards your child is folding into tiny envelopes for the class Valentine’s Day party probably have their origins in Third century Rome?
Teach the Power of the Postmark
Teach kids the power of the post, by having your family’s valentines stamped with love-themed postmarks. It’s easy. And all it costs is a stamp.
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Love Fest: Party Ideas, Activities and Recipes
Throw a Chocolate-Strawberry Party for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate and strawberries may be synonymous with Valentine’s Day, and perfect fare for a date, but what to do if that “date” also includes your kids?
Throw a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day Party
Hearts may be the top symbol of Valentine’s Day, but with high-calorie treats abounding at parties, the holiday can be anything but heart-healthy.
Throw a Valentine’s Day Cookie Party
Cookie decorating parties are a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. All you need are some heart-shaped cookie cutters, a recipe for sugar cookies, icing, and loads of decorations.
Write a Valentine’s Haiku
Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine’s Day? Why not have her try her hand at writing poetry on this loved-filled holiday with a Japanese style Haiku?
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Kindness Counts: Teaching Empathy
One of the most important parts of a child’s education is her social education — and teaching kids empathy can go a long way towards eliminating anti-social behaviors.
Unconditional Love? A Valentine’s Message
Aside from all the holiday hoopla, Valentine’s Day reminds us that loving our kids requires willingness, patience, and practicing a few time-honored principles.
Four Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special on Valentine’s Day
Here are a few different ways to express your love for your youngster, celebrate Valentine’s Day, and ease her fears of what may or may not happen at school.
Homemade Gift Ideas
Looking for homemade gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? From a tissue paper bouquet to a heart brooch, your child can make these gifts herself.
Have an older child?
Books to Snuggle Up To:
Morris the Mole is searching high and low for someone to love, but none of the animals in the barn seem quite right. He soon realizes that sometimes you have to let love find you. This is a heartfelt read-aloud for preschoolers.
What is it about some of your favorite people (or animal friends) that you really like? This little book describes what’s special about those very special relationships. A charming book to read with your kindergartener.
In this sweet and funny read, Splat the Cat tries to give his crush Kitten a very special Valentine. Can Splat overcome his nerves, and his pompous rival Spike? A great beginning read for first graders.
In this swashbuckling Valentine’s adventure, Joe helicopters Osbert and his penguin pals to the South Pole for a southern lights extravaganza. There, Osbert meets the penguin of his dreams. This story of love and friendship is a great read for second graders.
