VALENTINE DAY-- HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/val/history.html

People have been celebrating this February holiday for years. Where did it come from?

What is its history? Was there a St. Valentine? Check out some of the stories and
legends surrounding this holiday.

VALENTINE DAY COUPON BOOK:

http://www.activitiesforkids.com/holiday/coupon.htm

Kids are always looking for something to give their parents. Check out these Valentine's

Day coupons for helping around the house. They are ready to print and use... but if you
don't like them, be creative and make your own!

VALENTINE CARDS - READY TO PRINT!

http://www.hp.com/printing_ideas/seasonal_gallery/s_01.html

Check out the selection of cards, wrapping papper, valentine bags and other fun valentine

stuff.

DECORATE YOUR CLASSROOM WITH THESE VALENTINE CRAFTS:

VALENTINE HEART MOBILE:

http://www.bhglive.com/food/crafts/valcrafts/mobile.html

Try out this heart mobile idea and decorate you class for the exchange of valentines.

3-D HEARTS:

http://www.bhglive.com/food/crafts/valcrafts/3dheart.html

Check here for some directions on how to make 3D hearts... These will also make great

classroom decorations for your Valentine's Day celebration.

WEAVE A HEART BASKET:

http://logical.windowware.com/piggy/val/val.html

Are you looking for someplace to put all your valentines? Try weaving a heart basket.

You can get the directions and a template at this web site. All you need are scissors
and construction paper.

VALENTINE MOUSE:

http://www.bhglive.com/food/crafts/valcrafts/mouse.html

Are you one of those people that think those little mice are cute? Well here is a pattern

made from hearts to create a cute valentine mouse. Have fun!

SCIENCE CLASS AND HEARTS!!!

THE HEART--A VALENTINE DAY SCIENCE LESSION

http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/biosci.html

This is a great tour of the human heart. Learn more about how the

heart works and find out how to keep your heart healthy.

LISTEN TO YOUR HEART BEAT

http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/activity/bio-2.html

Doctors use a stethoscope to listen to your heart. You can make a stethoscope from a paper

towel tube and monitor your own heartbeats. Try monitoring your heart before and after an
activity and graph the difference.

VALENTINES DAY IDEA BOX

http://www.theideabox.com/special.nsf/valentines.html

You could get lost in this site and not go any further. Lots of links to crafts, games,

activities, recipes and songs.

THE WHOLE HEART, AND NOTHING BUT HEART

http://web66.coled.umn.edu/hillside/franklin/heart/Project.html

Here is a sixth grader, ReggieÕs, report on the heart. It has links to good information '

about the heart, how it works, heart disease and keeping heart healthy.

VALENTINE CANDY COUNT:

http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Process_Skills/MPS0010.html

This is a fun counting and graphing lesson that is also ÒyummyÓ! Students sort, count,

and graph using ValentineÕs conversation heart candy. Of course, students can consume

their test materials once the project is completed!!

MRS. BEE VALENTINE PAGES

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lake/4482/valentineactivities.htm

Here are six pages of links to all kinds of valentine activities, poems and recipes.

VALENTINE ACTIVITY PAGES

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/valentine's_day.htm

Some fun activities for younger children K-3... and a good site to check out. Activity

Village might be a good site for you to bookmark for other seasons and activities as
well! The site includes educational links by subject, puzzles, printables, seasonal
pages, and lots more.