February is the perfect month to sprinkle some love and laughter into your classroom library and reading centers! With Valentine’s Day as the centerpiece of the month, I’ve curated a lineup of delightful picture books that celebrate love, kindness, and connection. Plus, I’ll be incorporating two engaging resources into my centers to make the month even more memorable for my students.
Valentine’s Day Jitters Pop! Like a Confetti Moment
Valentine’s Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg offers a humorous and relatable look at overcoming anxiety and embracing new experiences. Mrs. Hartwell’s nervous excitement about Valentine’s Day will resonate with students, sparking great conversations about managing emotions and finding joy in unexpected moments.
The POP! Resource covers a variety of skills from getting to know your students in morning meeting to comprehension questions. It is a print and go resource that will set you up to review a variety of skills with your students while enjoying a great book together!
Valentine’s Mini POP
This resource includes a 1 pager for each of the following books to cover 1 idea for Proving understanding of the text, responding to Open ended questions, and making Personal connections.
Bagel in Love by Natasha Wing is a sweet and pun-filled story about perseverance and believing in yourself. Your students will cheer for Bagel as he searches for his perfect dance partner. This book is perfect for discussing themes of confidence and never giving up, and it pairs wonderfully with one of my Valentine-themed comprehension resources.
A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger is guaranteed to bring giggles and understanding as it captures the not-so-sweet side of Valentine’s Day. Your students will love seeing Crankenstein’s transformation by the end, making it a great pick for discussing emotions and perspective.
Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich is a heartwarming tale about friendship and opening yourself up to others. It’s a great way to explore the importance of kindness and connection, themes that align beautifully with my Valentine’s Day writing prompts resource.
Bring a little extra love to your classroom this February with these engaging stories and thematic resources. Your students will leave the month with hearts full of joy and a renewed love for reading!
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And don’t forget to check out this list of my fav NATIONAL DAYS for February!
February 2nd: National Groundhog Day : Groundhog Gets it Wrong
February 3rd: National Girls and Women in Sports Day : She Persisted in Sports
February 5th: National Bubble Gum Day : On Account of the Gum
February 6th: National Chopsticks Day : Tricky Chopsticks
February 11th: Make a Friend Day : Meesha Makes Friends
February 14th: National Ferris Wheel Day : Mr. Ferris and his Wheel
February 15th: National Presidents Day : President Taft is Stuck in the Bath
February 24th: National Tortilla Chip Day : Nacho’s Nachos
February 25th: National Clam Chowder Day : Chowder Rules: The True Story of an Epic Food Fight
February 26th: National Tell a Fairy Tale Day : Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears
Want to share with other teachers and parents? Here is a pdf of the book list.
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