The story “Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch” by Eileen Spinelli is about a man named Mr. Hatch, a drab, predictable gentleman who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life. One Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch with a note that reads, “Somebody loves you.” Hear it read by Hector Elizondo on Storyline Online.
This template, created by Ellie Tyner, is perfect for the K-12 classroom, whether as a creative activity in response to literature or just for fun! Students will create a friendship bracelet for a character, and it can be used with any text. With designated sections for each student, the entire class can collaborate and display their work.
Google Doodles are special logos that appear on the Google homepage to celebrate holidays, events, and people. This interactive Doodle celebrates Valentine’s Day with a scientific twist! Click the Doodle to get matched to your own chemical element avatar and start swiping to make some bonds! I am apparently Flourine!
Get ready to spread the love and learning with our exciting Valentine’s Day Explore Board! We’ve crafted a sweet assortment of activities that will have your students diving into the wonders of Valentine’s Day. This explore board is filled with variety to cater to all interests and learning styles, ensuring that every student finds something to love. Click here to make a copy of this explore board.
Looking for a fun and engaging writing activity for students? Try using emojis in Google Docs to create Valentine-themed rebus stories with this template from Eric Curts (on his blog controlaltachieve.com). If you’ve ever flipped through Highlights magazine in a waiting room, you’re probably familiar with rebuses—stories where some words are replaced with images. This activity is not only enjoyable for students to create and read, but it can also support younger learners who may find choosing an image easier than spelling out a word. Give it a try, and let the creativity flow!
When February 14th rolls around we know it is Valentine's Day. A day for chocolate, cards, and candy conversation hearts. Before you can enjoy all the goodness the V-Day brings - you have 45 minutes to solve the breakout! XOXO