Valentine's Day Reading

About this curriculum

Stretch student's literacy and vocabulary skills, as well as critical thinking and research while they learn about some of the more 'scientific' sides of Valentine's Day lore. 45 activities that can be used through the month of February or up to Valentine's Day. Your students will enjoy the historical perspective of St. Valentine's Day while they explore the meaning of friendship in their own lives. Valentine's Day is a time when we express feelings of love, affection and friendship. 45 activities, 78 pages including an answer key List of Skills READING 1. The Legends of St. Valentine - Recalling Facts 2. Lupercalia - Noting Details 3. Early St. Valentine’s Day Customs - Word Meanings 4. Early Valentines - Classifying 5. Valentines of North America - Creative Thinking 6. Early Love Tokens - Listing 7. God of Love - Drawing Conclusions 8. Birds of Love - Listing Details/Information 9. Red Hearts for a Sweetheart - Recalling Facts 10. Saying It With Flowers - Recalling Information BRAINSTORMING 1. Pairs 2. Matching Sweethearts 3. Matching Animals Mates 4. Male/Female Genders 5. Characteristics of a Friend 6. Greeting Cards 7. Spelling 8. Special Days RESEARCH 1. Heart Facts/Diagram…