Heart Activities

Posted by Debbie DeSpirt Jan 26, 2008

Valentine's Day is celebrated every February 14 to show our love to one another. Often the holiday is to display our affections to a special someone. However, this holiday can be quite stressing to students, because not everyone in class will always be handed a Valentine's day card. Primary students are kind and parents will usually strongly suggest they give a card to everyone in the class, but as students get older, parents have less influence.

As students enter grade 4 they are less willing to give cards to all students in the class and only selects a few friends and a special someone. Often, the amount of Valentine's day cards you receive and from whom will speak volumes to the other students.

As a teacher, create Valentine's day lesson plans that illustrate love and kindness and does not exclude some children. Students are sensitive and Valentine's day should be a fun day not a day of stress and disappointment.