Celebrate Valentine’s Day in your elementary classroom with this engaging resource designed for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade! It is flexible to meet your needs. Students can practice speaking and listening skills if you use the question cards as discussion prompts, or they can practice writing skills if you opt to utilize the writing paper. You can even skip the bag craft and use the coloring page as a topper to display the completed writing as a February bulletin board. There are so many different ways you can implement this Valentine’s Day resource in your classroom, which are all listed in the resource. Learn more about this Valentine’s Day writing and craft project below!
What Does the Valentine’s Day Craft Resource Include?
This Valentine’s Day craft resource includes…
- 20+ Valentine’s Day discussion cards with thoughtful and engaging prompts.
- Lined writing paper for themed responses.
- Craft templates for a hands-on project to celebrate the holiday.
- Step-by-step instructions for teachers and students.
- Letter to families to extend learning with conversations at home.
- Alternative uses for creative applications like booklet-making or wall displays.
Why Teachers Love the Valentine’s Day Craft for Elementary Students
Teachers love the Valentine’s Day craft for elementary students because…
- Their students are engaged in conversation and practice critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills by using the discussion cards to answer questions about love, kindness, and friendship.
- This resource is so much more than a Valentine’s Day coloring page or writing worksheet. It’s a way to get students having conversations and making connections.
- Families are thrilled when these are sent home as they love having the discussion cards to bond with their children.
- The resource is flexible in how it can be used. The Valentine’s Day discussion cards can be used as writing prompts and we’ve even included a Valentine’s Day coloring page and thematic writing papers to create a bulletin board display and/or a bag to hold the cards when they are sent home.
- This resource is perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as it contains multiple formats and options for easy modifications, which means you can continue to use it if you switch grade levels in the future.
Why Students Love the Valentine’s Day Craft for Elementary Students
Students love the Valentine’s Day craft for elementary students because…
- They enjoy using the discussion cards to express their ideas and learn what their classmates think about friendship and kindness.
- They love that this resource involves hands-on activities instead of boring worksheets.
- Speaking or writing about high-interest topics keeps students engaged and learning.
- The coloring page topper and bag craft invite students to use their creativity.
- They are excited to bring their work and discussion cards home to share with their families.
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