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.
This first video may be very useful, it has English subtitles and the pronunciation is very clear.
On the second video, there are no subtitles and the speech is faster.
And the last one could be for younger children, still it would be necessary to prepare students to what they will listen to since this video does not contain any subtitles and the speech is standard fast.
I hope you find these videos useful. If you have more ideas, please share them with us.