The Ballad of Valentine by Alison Jackson
The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond *
If You'll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant *
One Heart: A Valentine Counting Book by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose by Lucille Colandro *
Craft: Mr. Valentine (or Mrs. Valentine)
This week's craft is based on the picture above. Children were given one large and four small cardstock hearts to color. The large heart was decorated as either a Mr. or Mrs. Valentine with facial features. The kids could either glue together the hearts with straight arms and legs or accordian-folded arms and legs.
Literacy Extensions:
- See how much your child can tell you about Valentine's Day (i.e. traditions, colors, symbols, etc.)
- Have your child practice drawing heart shapes. If old enough, let them practice cutting them out with scissors.
