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February Activities for Elementary Students (Grades 1-5) for 2024

If you are an elementary teacher looking for fun February activities for your students, then you found the right place! This collection of February activities for elementary students is a great way to engage your students in their learning. This post highlights resources for teaching writing, math, and reading. You can choose which ones will work best for your students. Check out the full list of February activities for elementary students below!

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19 February Activities for Elementary Students

Below are 19 February activities for elementary students. They’ll have you covered for Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Pediatric Dental Health Awareness Month, and the Winter Olympics.

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3 February Writing Activities

Below are February resources that covers writing topics.

1. Presidents’ Day Writing Activities

A great way to celebrate Presidents’ Day is to have students share what they would do if they were the President. This “If I Were President” writing prompt offers valuable opportunities to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. President. Learn more about these Presidents’ Day writing activities!

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2. February Writing Prompts

In addition to our weekly paragraph of the week, my students love our monthly writing prompts. On the first of the month, I debut the new writing journals and introduce the choices of writing topics that are month specific. They really look forward to it!

In order to prep the February writing prompts, I print a thematic cover and writing stationary for each student. They really enjoy coloring the covers during snack or indoor recess. I print a copy of all the February journal prompts to include in their journal as well. Some teachers choose to print just a color version to display in the classroom. Others make the writing prompt cards available in a writing center. You can decide what works best for you!

At the end of the month, I put each student’s writing into a booklet with the cover on top. They select one piece from the month to edit and publish. They are a great way to show how much progress they are making as writers throughout the year. Parents really appreciate the keepsake of their work as well!

3. Winter Olympics Writing Activities

These Winter Olympics writing activities are open-ended. This allows them to be used for writing informative pieces about the sports, narratives about a time they participated in the sport, or creative writing with an imaginary tale about their experience in the Winter Olympics. You can choose what works for you and your students!

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10 February Math Activities

Below are February resources that cover math topics. They cover a wide range of math skills!

Valentine’s Day Math Activities

Head on over to this post to learn about the fun Valentine’s Day math activities in my classroom to practice area and perimeter: Valentine’s Day Math Activities. They are fun hands-on activities!

February Word Problems

These math word problems are each part of larger year-long collections. Learn more about your grade level by selecting it below.

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February Math Spiral Review

Spiral review is the idea that, after introducing and teaching a foundational concept or skill, students continue to practice it regularly throughout the school year in order to maintain what they have learned. It is also known as the spiral learning method, spiral approach or spiral instruction. It is an integral part of every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom.

Check out these February-themed spiral review activities that are part of larger resources. Select your grade level below!

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5 February Reading Activities

Below are February activities that cover reading topics.

1. Valentine’s Day Graphic Organizer Reading Activities

These Valentine’s Day graphic organizer activities will improve your students’ reading and writing skills. They are quick and easy for teachers to prep. Each of the graphic organizers can be used over and over and with any book you choose. Students love the thematic pages and teachers love the ease in which they can differentiate to meet student needs. These are great for using with Valentine’s Day picture books!

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2. Dental Health Graphic Organizer Reading Activities

These Dental Health graphic organizer activities will improve your students’ reading and writing skills. They are quick and easy for teachers to prep. Each of the graphic organizers can be used over and over and with any book you choose. Students love the thematic pages and teachers love the ease in which they can differentiate to meet student needs.

3. Groundhog Day Reading Activities

These Groundhog Day graphic organizer activities will improve your students’ reading and writing skills. They are so quick and easy for teachers to prep. Each of the graphic organizers can be used over and over and with any book you choose. Students love the thematic pages and teachers love the ease in which they can differentiate to meet student needs. These are great for using with Groundhog Day books!

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4. Presidents’ Day Reading Activities

These Presidents’ Day graphic organizer activities will improve your students’ reading and writing skills. They are quick and easy for teachers to prep. Each of the graphic organizers can be used over and over and with any book you choose. Students love the thematic pages and teachers love the ease in which they can differentiate to meet student needs.

5. February Interactive Read Alouds

Check out the posts below for lists of high quality children’s books.

February Project Based Learning Tasks

Check out the project-based learning (PBL) task below! It will be a big hit in your classroom!

Valentine’s Day Project Based Learning Task

This project-based learning Valentine’s Day task will engage your students in their learning. They will practice math and writing skills in a fun and creative way. They practice skills ranging from fractions to descriptive writing. As part of this project, students take on the role of bakery owners selling Valentine’s Day Cookies. It brings the real world into your classroom. Your kids will love this project!

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In closing, we hope you found this list of February activities for elementary students helpful!

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