Valentine's Day Projects

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to add classical music to your classroom or homeschool? Classical music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for children, including reducing stress, improving focus and concentration, and increasing creativity. These activities are great for music appreciation and also help build social-emotional skills! Each activity is easy to set up (no glue required!) and a great way to engage students for Valentine's Day.

Listening Buddies sheets feature a piece of classical music with the composer’s name. While the music plays, students draw a scene in the box inspired by the music. They can also explore the feelings and mood of a piece by choosing meaningful keywords that match their listening experience. Students color the listening buddy at the top of the page or you can print the color version.

There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. Just print and play! Music is available on YouTube or your preferred streaming service.

This activity pack features one music selection from Sweet February Mindful Listening! Students can color their black & white listening buddy page topper or you can print the color version.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe emotional influences within a composition
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Featured Music

1. Violin Romance No. 2 - Ludwig Van Beethoven

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A Valentine's Day Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work; a great holiday activity; team-building activities; or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the celebration of Valentine's Day and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards about important holidays or festivals celebrated in the United States and around the world. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• U.S. History Resources

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"Cupid Capture Chronicles" - A Valentine's Day Writing How-To Informational Writing!

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It is a fun engaging writing project your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!

Task:

1. Students are going to write a six page story using the Owl Craft Book pages.

2. The main characters will be two animals. Together they want to accomplish a task. They have four tries. First three tries are all failed. They refuse to give up. With the last try, the fourth try, they are able to succeed.

3. Each student will: pick two animals as his main characters; define a task he wants his characters to accomplish; pick a proper title for his story.

Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Fly a Hot Air Balloon" as a model.

You could use this Owl Craft Book to write anything related to Valentine, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

This product includes:

- 1 Colored set

- 1 Black lined set

- Lesson Plan for a Narrative Writing Project

- Step by Step Assignment Directions

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

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This lesson allows students to use Microsoft Word, Google Docs or Canva to create a printable Valentine’s Day card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included for Microsoft Word, a Quick Start Guide is included for Canva, and links are also provided to online tutorials for Google Docs and Canva. Also included are the project expectations and a grading rubric. This is a fun, creative project that reinforces technology skills while inspiring creativity in students. Different software options allow teachers to utilize available resources, give students a choice of which software they would like to use, and encourage new learning skills. The lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could easily be used in upper elementary or high school as well. All files are editable.

Resources Required

· Access to computers for each student with Internet access and Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Canva (free, no download needed: https://www.canva.com/)

· Printer (color or black & white) to print cards

· Paper (white and colored)

Project Duration (approximate)

· Whole class overview demonstration of the basic program tools and resources for the lesson(s): ½ to 1 (50 minute) class period

· Greeting Card Project: 1-2 (50 minute) class periods

Files Included with this Lesson

· Teacher Notes and Resources

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card Project: Student Expectations & Rubric

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2007 and 2010)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2013)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step=by-Step tutorial (MS Word 2019/365)

· Valentine’s Day Printable Card in Google Docs: Step-by-Step tutorial

· Canva Quick Start Guide

· Sample Greeting Card

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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Valentine heart writing paper will increase writing motivation during the month of February or anytime! Adaptable for kindergarten through upper elementary school. Print out the lined paper that matches the needs of your students and use for publishing and writing projects around Valentine's Day or anytime your classroom could use some extra hearts and kindness! Each line style is available with and without a name and date line.

"Cupid Capture Chronicles" - A Valentine's Day Writing How-To Informational Writing!

Unlock the imagination of your students with our innovative and engaging product, designed specifically for teachers who want to make informational writing a delightful experience. The "Cupid Capture Chronicles" is a unique and captivating resource that focuses on the theme "How to Catch Cupid," encouraging students to explore their creativity while honing their informational writing skills.

Product Highlights:

1. Wanted Poster: Kick off the project with a wanted poster featuring Cupid!
2. Interactive Activities: Keep your students actively engaged with a variety of activities that stimulate critical thinking and creativity. From brainstorming sessions to group discussions, our product fosters a collaborative and dynamic classroom environment.
3. Crafting Cupid Capture Devices: Elevate the learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities. Students can design and build their own Cupid capture devices, fostering a connection between the written word and practical application.
4. Graphic Organizer for Informational Writing: Facilitate structured and organized writing with our included graphic organizer. This tool helps students outline their thoughts, ensuring a clear and cohesive informational writing piece on capturing Cupid's elusive antics.
5. Writing Papers- There are 2 writing papers included. Primary-lined and unlined.
6. Corresponding Coloring Page: Enhance the creative experience with a specially designed coloring page that complements the "Cupid Capture Chronicles" theme. This additional visual element adds a fun and artistic dimension to the learning process.

The "Cupid Capture Chronicles" is more than just a writing exercise; it's a journey into the realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Turn your classroom into a hub of imagination with this one-of-a-kind product that makes informational writing an enchanting experience for both teachers and students alike. Unleash the magic of learning with "Cupid Capture Chronicles" today!

"Cupid Capture Chronicles" - A Valentine's Day Writing How-To Informational Writing!

Unlock the imagination of your students with our innovative and engaging product, designed specifically for teachers who want to make informational writing a delightful experience. The "Cupid Capture Chronicles" is a unique and captivating resource that focuses on the theme "How to Catch Cupid," encouraging students to explore their creativity while honing their informational writing skills.

Product Highlights:

1. Wanted Poster: Kick off the project with a wanted poster featuring Cupid!
2. Interactive Activities: Keep your students actively engaged with a variety of activities that stimulate critical thinking and creativity. From brainstorming sessions to group discussions, our product fosters a collaborative and dynamic classroom environment.
3. Crafting Cupid Capture Devices: Elevate the learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities. Students can design and build their own Cupid capture devices, fostering a connection between the written word and practical application.
4. Graphic Organizer for Informational Writing: Facilitate structured and organized writing with our included graphic organizer. This tool helps students outline their thoughts, ensuring a clear and cohesive informational writing piece on capturing Cupid's elusive antics.
5. Writing Papers- There are 2 writing papers included. Primary-lined and unlined.
6. Corresponding Coloring Page: Enhance the creative experience with a specially designed coloring page that complements the "Cupid Capture Chronicles" theme. This additional visual element adds a fun and artistic dimension to the learning process.

The "Cupid Capture Chronicles" is more than just a writing exercise; it's a journey into the realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Turn your classroom into a hub of imagination with this one-of-a-kind product that makes informational writing an enchanting experience for both teachers and students alike. Unleash the magic of learning with "Cupid Capture Chronicles" today!