Love Story Time: February 13-14, 2017

Books:
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney *
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen *
I Loathe You by David Slonim *
Love You More Than Anything by Anna Harber Freeman
Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal *

Craft: Valentine's Wreath
Children glued pink, purple, and red hearts of different sizes to the outer edge of a paper plate.  They could then write a Valentines message on the middle of the plate. (i.e. - Happy Valentine's Day, Love, "Child's Name", etc.)

Literacy Extensions:
- After reading Guess How Much I Love You, extend the story with your child by asking them to come up with expressions for how much they love you.
- Make valentines with your child to give to friends, family, and loved ones.

Valentines Story Time: June 13-14, 2016

Books:
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.