Day: February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day is such a special time to foster friendship, kindness, and creativity in the classroom. While it can feel like just another busy holiday, it’s also a golden opportunity to incorporate hands-on activities that bring learning and celebration together. Here are a few ways we’ll be making the day fun, meaningful, and engaging—with a focus on building fine motor skills and fostering connections! Friendship Fruit Salad – A Collaborative Activity with Heart In our classroom, the Valentine’s celebration isn’t complete without making Friendship Fruit Salad. This activity is a beautiful way to teach children about sharing, teamwork, and how everyone contributes something unique to the group. How It Works: Each child brings a piece of fruit to share. We talk about how each fruit represents something special about our class community. Then, the students help peel, chop, and mix the fruit to create a delicious salad we all enjoy…