When someone says Valentine’s Day our minds often conjure images of roses, hearts, funny Valentine’s Day cards and love. But Valentine’s Day isn’t just a Hallmark holiday for lovers; it can be a great learning opportunity for children too.
According to History hand-made valentines are an American tradition that probably dates back to the early 1700s, and the first mass-produced valentines were first sold by Esther A. Howland in the 1840s. The origins of Valentine’s Day are somewhat murky, there are several different legends all centered around St. Valentine. One thing is for sure St. Valentine was the champion of lovers.
This brief video quickly illustrates one of the legends of St. Valentine; this is a perfect learning tool for School-Age children.
Valentine’s Day is a lot of fun but it is easy to overindulge with all the sugary snacks passed around in the name of St. Valentine. There are plenty of activities for at home or in the classroom that don’t involve a sugar overload.
Heart Art is always a great go-to for Valentine’s Day themed craft and Salt Dough Magnets are a great way to remember Valentine’s Day until this time next year!