Teaching children about Valentine's Day holds significant value as it provides an opportunity to teach about essential values such as love, kindness, and compassion. Children develop a deeper understanding of the importance of meaningful relationships, and it can serve as a platform to teach empathy, gratitude, and the significance of thoughtful gestures.
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To teach your students about the history of Valentine's Day and some of the modern traditions of the celebration, check out some of our Valentine's Day Close Reading Activities. These are perfect for students in third and fourth grade, and in fifth and sixth grade.
Looking for something a bit more fun and engaging? Check out our Valentine's Day Escape Room Activity. Students will have to pass several puzzles to reveal a four-word phrase about the famous celebration. Or check out the timeline activity and display where students can research, sort, and display the famous holidays and celebrations from the year.
Why not get organised and check out our U.S. Holidays Bundle of Close Reading Activities. These come especially for third and fourth grade, and fifth and sixth grade, and include activities on Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Dy, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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