{"title":"Preschool Valentine's Day Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-february-a3720","title":"Hand Print Calendar: February","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar for february with hand print heart and poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of  the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the  \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If  completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and  functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFebruary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn February, we celebrate the people in our lives that we love. What better to symbolize the month and the Valentines day holiday, than a hand print heart. Your students couldn't create a better valentine for their parents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-255\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"hand print heart and valentines day poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nHave students paint both hands red. To make the heart print, have them slant their hands (fingers toward each other), firmly pressing their left hand to the paper, then their right hand. [NOTE: Their fingers will overlap forming the point of the heart.] Invite your preschoolers to make the heart print on one side of the paper so that there's room to glue the poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Valentine for You\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValentines, valentines,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink, red and blue,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've made a pretty one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse word processing software to type out the poem, add a border, and print it onto card stock. Students will then be able to cut around the border and use glue to attach the poem to their calendar page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097535001,"sku":"A3720","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-fun-working-with-colors-rhymes-a3877","title":"Valentine's Day Fun - Working with Colors \u0026 Rhymes","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1538\" title=\"Valentine-Rhyming\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentine-Rhyming.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy and Colors Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were perusing Beth's Valentine's Day activities over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/preschool-valentines-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrom The Hive\u003c\/a\u003e and we really liked the literacy and color review exercise she did with her students that used a cutesy Valentine rhyme!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supply list is super simple. You'll need a copy of the rhyme {be sure to visit From The Hive!}, as well as 6 construction paper hearts - one red, one blue, one pink, one white, one green, and one yellow. Use scissors, cutting out your own to decorate, or find a black and white clip art image online to print directly onto the colored paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the exercise; after reciting the rhyme, students must try to guess which valentine is your favorite by determining which color word rhymes with the word at the end of the poem. Beth said her kiddos did great with this activity and we think yours will catch on pretty fast too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit From The Hive for this adorable poem and, while you're there, check out the other fabulous Valentine's Day activities Beth suggests!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136987673,"sku":"A3877","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Rhyming.jpg?v=1522781887"},{"product_id":"secret-message-valentines-day-literacy-center-a3879","title":"Secret Message Valentine's Day Literacy Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1546 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentine-Secret-Message.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy or Math Center Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bhg.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun activity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/holidays\/valentines-day\/crafts\/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids\/#page=8\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e has been floating all over Pinterest and we thought it would make a fun literacy center for Valentine's Day! Stock plenty of secret message hearts in the literacy center, inviting your students to uncover the messages - a focus sight word, an upper and\/or lower case letter, a shape, or another concept of study. Once the message has been revealed, have your students identify the word, letter, shape, etc., then record their find on a worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they've completed the activity, uncovering a specified number of messages, invite your kiddos to create their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e secret messages for parents, siblings, classmates, and friends. We're certain your preschoolers will have a blast with this activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more great Valentine's Day crafts for your kiddos, be sure to visit Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137446425,"sku":"A3879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Secret-Message.jpg?v=1522781890"},{"product_id":"how-many-kisses-valentines-day-math-center-a3880","title":"How Many Kisses? - Valentine's Day Math Center","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1550\" title=\"Hershey-Kiss-Estimation\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hershey-Kiss-Estimation.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a simple, yet fun math center idea for Valentine's Day. Find a large canning jar, decorating the outside with ribbons and other embellishments {optional}, and fill it with Hershey kiss candies. Set the jar in the math station along with a class chart, inviting your kiddos to estimate how many candies are in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore turning them loose at the center, be sure to discuss with them what an appropriate guess might be. For instance, they can clearly see that there are more than two candies in the jar so \"2\" wouldn't be a good guess. However, \"2000\" would also be a wild\/bad guess. Perhaps, you might consider filling a smaller jar with candies, telling your students how many Hershey kisses the smaller jar holds in order to help them make an appropriate estimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the holiday week, count the number of candies as a class {perhaps separating the kisses into groups of 5 or 10 to facilitate the process} and award the student with the closest approximation a small gift!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137544729,"sku":"A3880","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hershey-Kiss-Estimation.jpg?v=1522781891"},{"product_id":"find-your-heart-mate-valentines-day-literacy-game-a3881","title":"Find Your Heart-Mate - Valentine's Day Literacy Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1553  \" title=\"Valentines Day ABC Hearts1[3]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-ABC-Hearts13.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun Valentine's Day game for your kiddos? Try a letter matching game! Download these alphabet heart cards from Carisa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/love-tot-pack.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e, print and laminate two sets, then invite your kiddos to pick one of the heart cards from the Valentine box. At your signal, have your students try to find their 'heart-mate' - the classmate with the matching heart. You'll, of course, need to pick focus letters as 52 cards will probably be too many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame variations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students match upper and lower case letter hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to practice beginning letter sounds by matching picture cards with their proper beginning letter card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate one set of word segment\/chunk cards {-ap, -at, etc.} and one set of word cards {lap, tap, bat, cat, etc.} for students to match - in this case students can have more than one heart-mate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate rhyming pairs, printing and pasting clip art images of the word pairs onto the hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe possibilities are endless! Be sure to visit 1+1+1=1 for the alphabet heart card printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137675801,"sku":"A3881","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Day-ABC-Hearts13.jpg?v=1522781892"},{"product_id":"chocolate-box-patterns-a3882","title":"Chocolate Box Patterns","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1559 \" title=\"Chocolate-Candy-Patterns\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Math and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute patterning exercise over at Scholastic! Allie Magnuson, kindergarten teacher and featured writer at Scholastic, wrote a fabulous Valentine's Day lesson plan, with tons of great exercise ideas, so be sure to head over there for the full article. In the meantime, here's one of our favorite math activities Allie so kindly shared...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this exercise because it doesn't take too much prep work, it's perfectly themed for the holiday, and it offers a fun and inventive way to help students build visual discrimination skills as they work to distinguish one pattern from the next. Not working with patterns? Create an upper and lower case letter matching game, paste pictures on the hearts\/candy box and have students work with rhyming pairs, use the candy box sections to designate word families\/chunks and invite students to place the word or picture hearts in the proper place, etc. The possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this exercise and a whole host of other exciting Valentine's Day activities, be sure to read Allie's full article - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.scholastic.com\/classroom_solutions\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-sweets-heartbeats-across-the-curriculum.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eValentine's Day Sweets \u0026amp; Heartbeats Across the Curriculum for Kindergarten and PreK\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137839641,"sku":"A3882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chocolate-Candy-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781893"},{"product_id":"a-candy-shoppe-in-preschool-a3883","title":"A Candy Shoppe in Preschool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/ - click to view more info about 'Box of Chocolates' or find free 'box of chocolates' pictures via Wylio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wylio.com\/credits\/flickr\/4358643510\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4358643510.jpg\" alt=\"Box of Chocolates' photo (c) 2010, Marit \u0026amp; Toomas Hinnosaar - license: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpark your kiddos imaginations by transforming your pretend play corner into a candy shoppe this Valentine's Day! As they take orders, create new 'recipes', design fun looking chocolates, and package their creations up to sell ~ your preschoolers will practice a multitude of skills and have a blast! Here's a list of the items to get you started...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough in a variety of colors {you might consider making your own so that you can control\/create different shades of brown, pink, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage tubs with lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDough rollers and cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrays for displaying candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall cupcake wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures of various chocolates and candies for inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxes and tissue paper for wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy shoppe labels for packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay telephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCash register and play money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't beat the organic play that will be inspired by these fun props! We wouldn't be surprised if your kiddos will ask to keep the play center up after the holiday has passed!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734138626073,"sku":"A3883","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"valentines-day-sorting-letter-word-or-sentence-a3886","title":"Valentine's Day Sorting - Letter, Word, or Sentence","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1575\" title=\"V-Day-Sort\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/V-Day-Sort.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Sorting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you probably have your plans all set for the holiday, check out this adorable Valentine's Day sorting activity submitted by Debi, kindergarten teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shallowfordfalls.typepad.com\/dgoodman\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goodman's Frog Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/valentineactivities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e. We love the conversation hearts theme and the literacy practice (oh, and the fact that there's a FREE printable to go along with the activity!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a pocket chart or simply use the provided labels as sorting 'mats', inviting your students to determine whether the conversation heart features a letter, a word, or a sentence, placing the card under the proper heading. This is a fabulous way to show your preschoolers how letters are the building blocks of words and words the building blocks of sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also have your kiddos use the conversation hearts cards to play a sorting game in small groups. After shuffling the cards and passing an even amount to each player, have students flip their cards over at the same time and race to sort them onto simple columned game mats. The student who does this the quickest (and has them correct), wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome Valentine's Day themed literacy activity download, be sure to visit Teaching Heart! And don't forget to check out Debi's classroom blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734139052057,"sku":"A3886","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/V-Day-Sort.jpg?v=1522781899"},{"product_id":"conversation-heart-counting-a4030","title":"Conversation Heart Counting","description":"\u003cp\u003eConversation hearts offer a fun and colorful manipulative to use in your February math centers! We found these fun counting activities floating around Pinterest and thought we'd pass them along. We just love the different variations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2744\" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: greatestresourcechildcare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\/FebruaryLessons.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreatest Resource Educational Home Childcare and Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e created heart puzzles with one half of the heart featuring a numeral and the other half featuring hearts for students to count and match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2745 \" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/preschool-play-or-even-older-kids-foam.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoots And Wings Co\u003c\/a\u003e simply created numeral headings, inviting her kiddos to count out the correct number of manipulatives and line them up beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2746 \" alt=\"February and Valentine's Day Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Candy-Heart-Counting-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: livingmontessorinow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeb of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livingmontessorinow.com\/2012\/02\/07\/montessori-inspired-valentine-math-trays-and-valentine-ideas-blog-hop\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Montessori Now\u003c\/a\u003e created two cards; number cards and counting cards. With the number cards in order, students were invited to identify the numeral and count out the correct number of candies to place on the counting card beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these fun?! We know your preschoolers will have a blast with one {or all!} of these candy heart counting stations this February!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174015513,"sku":"A4030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Candy-Heart-Counting-1.jpg?v=1522782113"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-literacy-center-driving-over-hearts-a4031","title":"Valentine's Day Literacy Center - Driving Over Hearts","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2750 \" alt=\"Valentine's Day Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/driving-over-hearts-cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: toddlerapproved.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing sight words, February themed vocabulary, rhyming pairs, word families, and more - this Valentine's Day themed game from Kristina over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2013\/01\/driving-over-hearts-simple-rhyming-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Approved\u003c\/a\u003e would make a great addition to your holiday plans\/small group reading center! The exercise is simple; print the focus sight words, word families, etc. onto construction paper heart cutouts. Spread the hearts around the table and have students use toy cars to identify sight words that are called out, all the words belonging to a certain word family, etc. by driving them from cutout to cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKristina has lots of game variations over at Toddler Approved, so be sure to check out the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174146585,"sku":"A4031","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/driving-over-hearts-cover.jpg?v=1522782114"},{"product_id":"heart-stack-challenge-a4032","title":"Heart Stack Challenge","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2757   \" alt=\"Valentine's Day Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Stack-Challenge.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.playdrhutch.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReminiscent of a Minute to Win It party game, this activity found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.playdrhutch.com\/2012\/02\/11\/valentines-party-2012\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlayDrMom\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to become a fast favorite at your Valentine's Day party! Building both counting and fine motor coordination, students will have a blast as they try to stack as many conversation heart candies as they can. You'll be amazed at how diligently your kiddos will work! And, of course, the easy set-up makes this a brilliant addition to your holiday plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaura shares several other Valentine's Day activities at her blog, so be sure to visit PlayDrMom for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174277657,"sku":"A4032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Heart-Stack-Challenge.jpg?v=1522782115"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-perfume-concoctions-a4038","title":"Valentine's Day Perfume Concoctions","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2794\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Pretend Play Science Center and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Pretend-Play-Science-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: makedoandfriend.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun sensory exercise for Valentine's Day? Check out this fun post over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makedoandfriend.com\/2012\/02\/valentines-day-perfume-concoctions.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake, Do \u0026amp; Friend\u003c\/a\u003e where Charlotte and her little one used oodles of great ingredients to concoct their own Valentine's Day perfumes! Yes, the pouring, shaking, measuring, sprinkling, and stirring is sure to be a bit messier than your usual sensory play station, but if you have a water table {or even a large underbed storage tub} and some drop cloths, we think this would make a fabulous hands-on holiday science activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplies for your perfume shop...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eRecycled plastic vials, bottles, and jars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipettes or medicine droppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft sticks or coffee stirrer sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoons and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk rose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssentials oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed food coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \"ingredients\" should get your perfume shop started! Of course, you can add other items as you think of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity post, be sure to visit Make, Do \u0026amp; Friend!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175686681,"sku":"A4038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Day-Pretend-Play-Science-Center.jpg?v=1522782123"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-monsters-writing-activity-with-free-printables-a6940","title":"Valentine's Day Monsters - Writing Activity with FREE Printables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Monsters Writing Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-monster-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Monster Writing Activity for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Valentine's Day right around the corner, we've been searching for simple (and adorable) ideas you can easily incorporate into your lesson plans to add that cute seasonal flair! An idea featured by Rachelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-activity-you-will-love.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e hit the mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eValentine's Day Monster Writing Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle kicked off the Valentine's Day writing activity with her kiddos by reading them a story. She suggests either \u003cem\u003eMy Monster Mama Loves Me So\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eLove Monster ((Not So) Scary Monsters)\u003c\/em\u003e. Either would be perfect to get your students geared up for the acitivity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the story is complete, have your students create their own monster with construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Construction Paper Monsters\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-monster.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Paper Monsters for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen have them complete the provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-activity-you-will-love.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eworksheet\u003c\/a\u003e by filling in the blank with a Valentine's Day-themed idea (candy hearts...yum!) and drawing a picture. Finish the activity by attaching the monster to the top of the worksheet and hanging them around your classroom for a super cute Valentine's Day display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMonster Book - Writing Activity Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second option provided by Rachelle is to use the completed worksheets to create a Valentine's Day classroom book. With this option, students would draw their monsters directly onto the worksheet rather than creating them from construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Monster Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-monster-book.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Monster Book for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachelle even provides the book cover page you will need to complete the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Monster Book Cover Page\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-love-monster-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Monster Book Cover Page for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: What the Teacher Wants\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-activity-you-will-love.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e to get your FREE copy! And make sure to spend some time wandering around when you get there. They have an amazing assortment of ideas waiting for you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205145113,"sku":"A6940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/valentines-day-monster-complete.jpg?v=1522782299"},{"product_id":"valentines-day-dibels-freebies-a6943","title":"Valentine's Day DIBELS FREEbies!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day DIBELS Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DIBEL-valentines-freebie.jpg\" alt=\"DIBELS Worksheet for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Simply Kinder\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to believe Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away! Ahhh :) If you're looking for a quick way to incorporate a little Valentine's Day cheer into your class, be sure to check out these DIBELS freebies provided by Jennifer over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simplykinder.com\/valentines-kinder-dibels-freebies\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSimply Kinder\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese worksheets are a perfect way for your kiddos to work on their reading and pronunciation skills. And, if you're so inclined, you could add to the fun by timing the kids as they read to see how far they can get in 1 minute (or whatever time frame you choose). Here's a second example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day DIBELS Nonsense Words Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nonsense-words-freebies.jpg\" alt=\"Nonsense Words Worksheet for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Simply Kinder\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer also provides a few Valentine's Day-themed incentive charts you can use to motivate your students! Be sure to stop by Jennifer's \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simplykinder.com\/valentines-kinder-dibels-freebies\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e today to get your FREE copies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Printable Incentive Chart\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-countdown-freebie.jpg\" alt=\"Printable Incentive Chart for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Simply Kinder\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205341721,"sku":"A6943","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DIBEL-valentines-freebie.jpg?v=1522782299"},{"product_id":"last-minute-math-ideas-for-valentines-day-a6956","title":"Last Minute Math Ideas for Valentine's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Dotted Hearts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-heart-measure.jpg\" alt=\"Dotted Hearts Valentine's Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is just a few short days away! Can you believe it? If you are anything like me and are still trying to figure out how to add a little Valentine's Day spirit into your lessons, be sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e. Julie put together a bunch of great ideas you could easily incorporate! Here are just a couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCounting Hearts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut hearts from construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBingo paint dotters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut sentence strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a pre-cut heart shape (be sure the hearts are different sizes). Then have your students paint the hearts with Valentine's Day colors (red, pink, white or purple). Julie recommends using bingo-dot painters. So much easier (and less messy) than paint and brushes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the hearts are dry, have your students measure the size of their hearts using cubes. They can then complete the provided sentence with the number of cubes (pre-print the simple sentence \"My heart is ____ cubes wide\" and cut a strip for each student). Add each child's name to their heart and string from your classroom ceiling for a festive Valentine's Day display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Dotted Hearts Ceiling Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day-heart-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Dotted Hearts Valentine's Day Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHeart Addition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Valentine's Day Heart Addition Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-day0heart-addition.jpg\" alt=\"Addition Practice for Valentine's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a cute way to practice addition skills for Valentine's Day. All you have to do is cut several hearts from construction paper and draw a jagged line down the middle. It might be a good idea to laminate the hearts to withstand the repeated use! Then place a certain number of objects on each side of the heart (make sure the number of objects differs between each heart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen create a simple worksheet (as shown above) that your kiddos can use to record their findings (you may want to number the hearts to correspond with the worksheet so you can easily check their work). They can fill in each side of the jagged heart with the number of objects displayed and then add the numbers together. Easy peasy! And what a great way to practice simple addition skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/valentines-day-stuff-and-goldilocks.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Lee's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e to check out the rest of her super cute Valentine's Day ideas!\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205702169,"sku":"A6956","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/valentines-day-heart-measure.jpg?v=1522782302"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Candy-Heart-Counting-1.jpg?v=1530027748","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-valentines-day-lesson-plans\/skill-estimating.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}