Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year – AKA a full school day… on the same week as a full moon… YIKES!
Don’t worry – I’ve got some ideas to help keep you sane during those eight SWEET hours!
Need a read aloud?
Here are a few of my favorites. Click the links below the picture to shop on Amazon. Thank goodness for that 2-day shipping, amIright?
Or, check your school library!
Make the story work for your current reading skill. Or, use the text to review something generic like summarizing or being kind to others.
Need lesson plans to keep you – and your students – somewhat sane?
No problem, friend! I’ve got you covered.
Are you looking for an engaging resource to make Valentine’s Day meaningful, academic, yet super-engaging? Want a simple, no-prep resource that you can use ALL DAY long on a crazy holiday? Are you hoping to cater to varying learning styles and free up time for yourself to enrich or remediate as needed? Look no further!
WHAT’S INSIDE?
It’s PowerPoint document containing two editable choice boards: one for literacy, and one for math. 18 unique tasks (9 on each board) were designed to engage your students while also reinforcing skills. This choice board was designed with 3rd grade in mind, but you can edit to fit the needs of your classroom.
There are 7 additional pages that you can print to go along with the choice boards if you wish. Some of the math and literacy tasks have matching printables that are an option to provide structure for students who may need it, but not at all necessary!
WILL IT WORK FOR ME?
Save your sanity on Valentine’s Day, and use it all day long! Copy it front to back, and ta-da!
The tasks on the choice boards are completely editable. There are 9 tasks included on each choice board, which are the 9 tasks I use (or would use) in my own classroom. If you have your own task or activity that you want your students to complete, you can add that in too!
You will need basic classroom supplies like construction paper, notebook paper, writing utensils, markers, crayons, and technology.
Need a fun, simple writing display?
I love to give my students this “4 Things in My Heart” task for morning work. It’s so sweet to see what’s on their minds!
If you’re a School and the City VIP, you can download this FREE template from my free resource library! If you aren’t on the VIP list yet but want to be, click RIGHT HERE to sign up and gain immediate access.
You’ve got this, teacher. Have no fear. Valentine’s Day is near, but we’ve totally got it under control. Most importantly, remember to HAVE FUN. They’re only young once!
