How do you feel about Valentine’s Day in the classroom?
To be honest, I have mixed feelings but it could be because my first day of substitute teaching was in a 5th grade classroom ON Valentine’s Day! The chaos and hormones were certainly high that day! đ¤Ş
Since then, I’ve found ways to embrace the chaos and keep students engaged in learning with these February lesson ideas!
February Lesson Idea #1-Social Studies and Geography
Did you know Oregon’s birthday (the date it became a state) is February 14, 1859?
Since I live and teach in Oregon, I use Valentine’s day to teach about our state.
I have a resource that I use to teach students about Oregon facts, geography and the only National Park-Crater Lake!
Click on the picture to check out the preview of this print and digital bundle that can be used in February and all year long!đ
February Lesson Plan Idea #2-Celebrate being unique!
For Valentine’s Day I also help student focus on what makes them special. We discuss character traits and talents that makes each one of us unique. We begin by describing things we love and things we can do and how we are different from our classmates.
In addition, I use the book Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann to introduce the concept of self-confidence. In the book, Ruby struggles with finding her unique qualities. Click on the picture for a literacy resource to use with this wonderful story.
February Lesson Plan Idea #3-February Would You Rather Questions
Do your students love would you rather questions? Mine enjoy debating the choices and discussing their opinions Grab this bundle with task cards and worksheets. Read about more ideas here!
Grab the bundle below!
February Lesson Plan Idea #4-Valentine’s Book Slugs in Love
Slugs in Love is a charming story about 2 slugs who are determined to find each other by writing love poems! This book is great to read anytime (I mean who isn’t intrigued by slugs who fall in love?) Get this comprehensive resource and review skills:
- retelling
- sequencing
- vocabulary
- character traits
- social skill of determination & problem solving
Finally grab a freebie đ
A Cupid Name generator-Have fun discovering your cupid name! Great for Valentine’s party! Click on the picture and watch your inbox for lots of other goodies!
Supporting you all the way!đ
