English Teachers

14/02/2014

07/02/2014

Some Valentine's Day ideas...

Valentine’s Couples - Famous Pairs
Make a list of well-known pairs that could either be famous couples or simple classic pairs, like: Romeo and Juliet; Beauty and the Beast; Batman and Robin; black and white; salt and pepper; Tom and Jerry; Hansel and Gretel; etc... Cut out the first name with the “and” in one piece. Fold and place all of the slips of paper in a bag. Students must draw one and supply the missing pair. You can divide students into teams and tally up a score.

A Piece of My Heart
(This activity is for parents and children, but it might well work for our students at school)

The clandestine planning behind this valentine surprise is a thrill for kids, who love nothing more than being in on a secret. A good project for a child and parent to make together, this treasure hunt features puzzle-piece clues that lead to a surprise. At the end, the valentine can assemble the clues into a heart-shaped card.
The first step is to plot out your quest. Brainstorm a list of five hiding places, then make up clues to lead your valentine to each one. A sample of clues might go as follows:
"1. Start your quest with the story I love best" (in GOODNIGHT MOON); "2. The jar full of treats holds a tip that is neat" (in the cookie jar); "3. Find hint number 3 where it's cold as can be" (in the freezer); "4. Look for a clue in the game I play with you" (in the checkers set); "5. Go to where you lay your head to find a surprise that's valentine's red" (under the bed).
Once you've chosen your clues, cut a large heart out of red card stock or construction paper and have your child write a greeting on one side. Cut the heart into five puzzle-piece shapes. Now, on the reverse side of each one, write a clue. Place the surprise (a flower or candy) in the final hiding spot, then work backward, hiding a clue in each location. Place the first clue in an envelope and deliver it to your valentine.

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