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Valentine’s Day Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags

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Valentine's Day Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags

There is just something special about celebrating Valentine’s Day with young children – the excitement of giving and receiving special valentines, all the talk about love, kindness, and friendship, and just the overall wonderful feeling of having an extra special day to celebrate your love for them.  This is why I like to add an extra touch to my student Valentine’s Day gifts.

I like the students to feel special and that their gift was truly from the heart so I don’t give the same gift from year to year or from class to class – I like to “mix it up” each year!  That’s not to say that I haven’t given or used the same gift idea twice, I just make sure to space them out. This way my students don’t hear “Oh we got that from her last year” or “I got that when I had her as a teacher” if I taught their sibling.  They feel that their gifts were indeed unique.  Therefore, I have a lot of ideas in my files and I wanted to share them with you to save you some planning time.

Here are some of my favorite student gifts for Valentine’s Day.  They are simple yet touching, giving you a quick, inexpensive way to send a special valentine to your students. The trinkets are merely suggestions, you don’t have to attach the tags to gifts, simply personalize and print them to give as valentine cards.  If you like any of the gift tags you can find them here.

You Color My World Crayons Valentine’s Day Student Gift

You Color My World Valentine's Day Student Gift Tag

 

My students get so excited about opening and using a brand new box of crayons! I loved this saying – I thought it was perfect not only for the gift but because it conveyed how much they bring to my life.  You can find sets of crayons at WalMart, the Dollar Store, or Amazon has bulk 12 packs.

You are Just “Write” Pencil Valentine Student Gift

Valentine student gift Pencil - You are just "write"

My students love writing with special pencils (it actually encourages them to want to write more!) so when I found these I knew they would love them.  I picked this saying because it conveyed my feelings that I love each of them for who they are and the uniqueness they bring to our class.  I found these pencils in packs of 2 at WalMart, you can also get a larger 36 pack on Amazon.

I Love You “Beary” Much Valentine’s Day Student Gift

I Love You Beary Much Student Valentine Gift Tag
A very sweet message that can be attached to a small bag of Teddy Grahams or Gummi Bears.

Blow Me Away Bubbles or Blow Pop Valentine Student Gifts

My young students love bubbles so when I saw these Valentine’s Day bubble wands at WalMart I thought they made the perfect gift.  I used this saying and added a little Valentine sweet touch to one of them.  I have also attached these tags to Charms Blow Pops for older students that I tutor.

I’m Bubbling with Excitement Valentine’s Day Student Gift

Bubbling with excitement Valentine's Day student gift

This is another tag option for Valentine’s Day bubble wands or bottles of bubbles.

You Rule Valentine’s Day Student Gift Tag

Valentine, You Rule! Happy Valentine's Day gift tag

I gave these to students one year because we were working on measurement and because I found these cute pink and red rulers that I knew they would love (plus the saying was just too cool LOL).

You are “Dough-lightful” Play Dough Valentine’s Day Student Gift

"Dough-lightful" play dough student valentine gift

I am a big fan of play dough because it has so many benefits (small motor development, stress relief, etc.) and students LOVE it.  You can choose to make your own or buy the packs of small cans.  They are reasonably priced and you can find the multi-packs at stores such as WalMart or they are also on Amazon in a variety of amounts (10 pack, 24 pack, 36 pack).

Dog Valentine Cards or Student Gifts

valentine cards for students with dog theme

I am a huge dog lover so of course I created dog-themed valentine cards lol.  These can be used alone as individual valentine cards or they can be attached to small bags of Scooby Doo graham cracker sticks.

Glow Stick Valentine’s Day Student Gifts

Valentine's Day student gifts - glow sticks

My students love glow sticks and think they are magic LOL.  I found special Valentine’s Day glow sticks and attached them to these heartwarming tags.

You Make My Heart Pop Popcorn Valentine Gift Tag & Recipe

You make my heart pop valentine gift

I found a recipe on Pinterest for Valentine Popcorn and had to try it! It is amazing and addictive! It is VERY sweet so you can decide whether it is an appropriate snack for your students.  When I used it I gave it out in the small snack size baggies. It could also be given as a party take home treat. Regular popcorn can also be used with this valentine tag.

Marvelous & Magnificent Student M&Ms Valentine Treats

Valentine M&Ms Student Treat and Gift Tag

These tags have a motivational message and fit perfectly on a snack size bag of M&Ms.

Will You “O-FISH-ally” Be My Valentine? Student Valentine Gifts or Cards

This cute “o-fish-all” tag can be attached to a small bag of Swedish Fish or Goldfish Crackers.  The square tag can also be used without the fish as an individual valentine card.

If you liked any of the tags pictured above and would like to use them for your Valentine’s Day student gifts they are available here.

Valentine's Day Student Gift Tags

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Valentine’s Day Alphabet Practice Pages and Beginning Sounds Center Activity

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I like to always have alphabet review activities on hand because students need practice and exposure to the letters and their sounds because knowing the alphabet is fundamental for learning to read. I use them for morning work, extra practice, assessment, remedial instruction, or regular class work.

Young students get very excited for holidays so I created Valentine’s Day review activities that will spark student interest. The Valentine’s Day alphabet pages contain 3 sections each.

Valentine alphabet page

In the first section students use their visual discrimination skills to find the featured letter (both uppercase and lowercase) in the box of valentine chocolates. They can mark the letters with crayons or dot painters. They can distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters by using one color to mark the uppercase letters and another color to mark the lowercase letters. (Common Core State Standard RF.K.1.D)

In the bottom section students address valentine envelopes by tracing the letters on the first envelope and then writing both the uppercase and lowercase letters on the second envelope. (Common Core State Standard L.K.1.A)

In the third section students practice beginning sounds, letter sounds by coloring or marking the valentines that have pictures which begin with the featured letter. (Common Core State Standards RF.K.3.A, RF.K.3.B)

The Valentine Chocolates Sweet Beginning Sounds Center Activity is perfect for small group instruction, independent literacy stations, a Valentine’s Day party activity/station activity, RTI activity, etc!

Valentine's Day beginning sounds center activity

The students are required to sort the pieces of chocolate letter candies into the correct heart-shaped valentine box based on the beginning sound of the pictures on the candy pieces in each box. You can require them to find both the uppercase and lowercase letter for each box or work on one or the other. You may also place one of the chocolate letter candies in the box already and have the students match uppercase and lowercase letters. (Common Core State Standards RF.K.1.D, RF.K.3.A, RF.K.3.B)

If you would like to use these Valentine’s Day alphabet activities in your class click here to download them.

Valentine's Day Alphabet Pages, Beginning Sounds Center

 

 

February Kindergarten Common Core Pages (Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Dental Health)

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February Kindergarten Common Core Math and Literacy Practice

February kindergarten common core pages

This pack includes ready-to-use, printable practice pages for Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Dental Health that help kindergarten students practice and master the Common Core Standards. These pages require no preparation or lamination – simply print and use.

These pages are perfect for morning work, small group and independent practice, literacy and math centers, homework, early finishers and more! Even though they are aligned to kindergarten common core standards, they may also be used for students in first grade who are struggling or need more practice or advanced Pre-K students.

You receive the following February Kindergarten Common Core pages:

*Groundhog Rhymes (RF.K.2.A)
*Time to Wake Up Groundhog! (telling time to the hour & half hour)
*We Predict New Words (RF.K.2.E)
*Hershey Kiss Beginning Sounds (RF.K.3.A, L.K.2.C)
*Valentine Cookie Vowels (RF.K.3.B)
*Candy Comparisons (K.CC.C.6)
*Valentine Candy Subtraction (K.OA.A.1)
*Valentine Word Problems (K.OA.A.2)
*Love Bug Opposites (L.K.5.B)
*Abraham Lincoln Word Families (RF.K.2.E)
*Cherry Tree Counting (K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5)
*Penny Money (K.CC.A.3, K.CC.B.4)
*White House CVC (RF.K.2.D)
*Presidents’ Day Addition (K.OA.A.4)
*If I Were President Writing Prompt (W.K.1)
*President for a Day Activity (SL.K.1, SL.K.6)
*Toothbrush Measurement (K.MD.A.2)
*Missing Teeth (K.CC.A.2)
*Healthy Food Sort (K.MD.B.3)
*Tooth Non-Standard Measurement (K.MD.A.2)

20 pages

February common core standards for kindergarten

February kindergarten practice pages

February kindergarten common core

February kindergarten math and literacy pages

February kindergarten math and literacy common core pages

February Kindergarten Common Core Math & Literacy Practice Pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine Alphabet Practice: Letters & Letter Sounds Valentine’s Day Pages & Center

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Valentine Alphabet Practice: I Love Letters and Letter Sounds

Valentine alphabet pages and learning center

Grade Level: Preschool – Kindergarten

Sample Pages

You will receive 26 Valentine’s Day themed alphabet printable practice pages plus a Valentine Chocolates Sweet Beginning Sounds Center Activity (28 heart-shaped valentine boxes & 56 chocolate pieces). They can be used for morning work, extra practice, assessment, remedial instruction, or regular class work.

The Valentine’s Day alphabet pages contain 3 sections each. In the first section students use their visual discrimination skills to find the featured letter (both uppercase and lowercase) in the box of valentine chocolates. They can mark the letters with crayons or dot painters. They can distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters by using one color to mark the uppercase letters and another color to mark the lowercase letters. (Common Core State Standard RF.K.1.D)

In the bottom section students address valentine envelopes by tracing the letters on the first envelope and then writing both the uppercase and lowercase letters on the second envelope. (Common Core State Standard L.K.1.A)

In the third section students practice beginning sounds, letter sounds by coloring or marking the valentines that have pictures which begin with the featured letter. (Common Core State Standards RF.K.3.A, RF.K.3.B)

Valentine's Day Alphabet practice pages

The Valentine Chocolates Sweet Beginning Sounds Center Activity is perfect for small group instruction, independent literacy stations, a Valentine’s Day party activity/station activity, RTI activity, etc! The students are required to sort the pieces of chocolate letter candies into the correct heart-shaped valentine box based on the beginning sound of the pictures on the candy pieces in each box. You can require them to find both the uppercase and lowercase letter for each box or work on one or the other. You may also place one of the chocolate letter candies in the box already and have the students match uppercase and lowercase letters. (Common Core State Standards RF.K.1.D, RF.K.3.A, RF.K.3.B)

Additional Uses: Two blank heart-shaped valentine boxes and several chocolate pieces are included that can be programmed to use for your needs (numbers, sight words, colors, shapes, word families, etc.) The chocolate letter candy pieces can also be used alone for a memory matching game of matching uppercase and lowercase letters.

Valentine phonics learning center

Valentine's Day alphabet letter chocolates

Sample of a completed center

Valentine's Day alphabet letter sounds center

 

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