Our kids love "The Biggest Valentine Ever" by Steven Kroll. Below are several activities that we hope your children will enjoy after reading the book! Valentine Mouse Craft - The Biggest Valentine Ever Material needed: One pdf file (linked above) for each child, crayons/markers, glue sticks, scissors, and assorted Valentine's stickers/decorations. Print the file (linked above) on heavy … [Read more...] about Extension Activities for “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Kroll
Valentine's Day Theme Activities
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Sorting Activity for Preschool!
Valentine's Day offers many opportunities to discuss colors and color words with your students. Try the following activities to explore colors with your children at home or at school! Candy Heart Color Sorting Mats - candy heart color sorting Materials needed: Candy conversation hearts, candy heart color sorting.pdf (linked above). Give each child a candy heart color sorting work mat and have … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Sorting Activity for Preschool!
5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!
The Powerpoint show to the tune "5 Little Ducks" can be used with any of the activities below: 5 Little Heart Play Dough Mats - 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat Material needed: Red commercial or homemade Play Dough - recipe below, small heart cookie cutters (or the children can mold with their fingers), and one 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat (linked above) for each child. Have the children … [Read more...] about 5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!
My Snowman’s Valentine Poem and Craft for Preschool!
Valentine's Snowman Craft to accompany "My Snowman's Valentine" poem by Leland Jacobs - My Snowman's Valentine Materials needed: Snowman Template - Snowman Template (one for each family project or student), glue, assorted decorations (stickers, craft sticks, construction paper, etc.), and one copy of "My Snowman's Valentine" poem by Leland Jacobs (linked above) for each child. Print the poem … [Read more...] about My Snowman’s Valentine Poem and Craft for Preschool!
Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschool: Food Craft, Math, and Friendship Bracelets!
Valentine's Marshmallow Pops Food Craft for Kids Materials needed: White or strawberry large marshmallows, craft sticks or straws, white chocolate bark, waxed paper, and assorted Valentine's cookie decorations. Have the children poke craft sticks or straws into the large marshmallows and set aside. Melt the white chocolate bark according to package instructions (adult only). Dip the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschool: Food Craft, Math, and Friendship Bracelets!