From a few Valentine’s Day books I reviewed.
This one is one of my favorites- Cupig The Valentine’s Day Pig, By Claire Tattersfield, Illustrated By Rob Sayegh Jr. Age Range 3-7
Cupid Pig put hearts in things that did not need to be mended. Now, Peanut Butter stopped loving Jelly, and Fork left Knife even though they had a good life together. Cupig disconnected a lot of love. After Cupig put everything back as it was, he realized that sometimes taking a day off is okay.
Below I have provided some fun activities that your student can do with every book
Bee My Valentine, Story By Miriam Cohen, Illustrated By Ronald Himler Age Range 8+
It’s the day before Valentine’s Day, and Jim rushes to the store to get Valentine’s Day cards. The box had enough cards in it for everyone in first grade. It was time to exchange Valentine’s Day cards. Paul liked Jim’s card because it had a little policeman on a motorcycle. Some students got a lot of Valentine’s Day cards and some got a little but George didn’t get enough. He ran and hid in the coatroom and would not come out.
Ask your students: How do you think the students and teacher helped George?
Olivia and the Perfect Valentine, By Natalie Show, Illustrated by Shane L. Johnson- Age Range 3-7
Olivia made all of her valentines, she made one with soccer balls on it for her brother Ian, because he loved soccer. She made a card with music on it for Julian. She handed out all of her cards and everyone loved them. But, Olivia felt like she was missing someone. That night at dinner she remembered who she missed. She had forgotten her dog and cat. I liked how Olivia individualized her cards. So below I made a card that looks like a soccer ball. Encourage your students to make individualized cards.
