Valentine's Day Fun!

We had our Valentine's Day celebration today and we did not monkey around when we made our bags to collect our valentines.    The students were so proud of themselves as they delivered valentines.  I love this day!  

We also had the best time frosting and decorating cookies.  How simple it was, yet even after all these years teaching I had never had a cookie decorating party before.  I sent home a donation sheet requesting frosting and a variety of sprinkles, sugars and candies.  We set up a table where the students could create their own creations.  What fun it was.  A decorated sugar cookie and a Capri Sun was all that was needed for treats.    It was a very simple activity but the kids loved it!  Now it is time for a wonderful three day weekend.  Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Monkey Valentine Holders

Every year I try to come up with Valentine Holders that the students can make to keep class valentines in.  This year we have the Monkey theme going on in our classroom so the students all suggested we make Monkey Holders.  This is what I came up with! A brown kraft bag (2 for $1.00 at Hobby Lobby) is the base and then I made patterns for the rest of the pieces.  The students will be writing their name on the heart.  I can't wait to see a class full of these little monkeys!

Valentine Handprint Heart

This is such an easy craft to decorate the hallway with this time of year and then send home as a sentimental keepsake.  Simply paint the student's hands with a mini paint roller and then have the student press down inside a cut out heart.  Fingerprint dabs around the edge of the heart, some ribbon, and decorative scrapbook paper really coordinate the whole project.  

Love, Love, Love this time of year!

I went grocery shopping after school today and right in the middle of the cereal aisle I saw a display with these darling pink and white marshmallows.  Immediately, my mind thought of Valentine Smores!  I made this for my son tonight and he thought it was awesome.  That is why I just love this time of year!  It is a great time to indulge in chocolate and marshmallows:)