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Valentine’s Letter Hunt

Valentine’s Letter Hunt

Posted by on Feb 12, 2013 in Activities for Spelling, Literacy Activities, Valentine's Day | 0 comments

The boys have played this letter hunt/ word building game multiple times during the past week. There’s just something about search-and-find games that kids love, and my boys are no exception! I chose to make this into a literacy game to help with M’s spelling and word recognition. B really liked this game too, and was a big ‘help’ in locating all of the little hearts.

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Class Valentine Treats!

Class Valentine Treats!

Posted by on Feb 7, 2013 in Gift Ideas, Valentine's Day | 0 comments

I whipped up these treats while M was at preschool today. Not only are they cheap, quick, and easy to make, but I’m pretty sure they will be enjoyed MUCH more by his classmates than those generic, store bought valentines that get looked at once and then chucked into the recycle bin the next day.

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Stained Glass (Tissue Paper) Hearts

Stained Glass (Tissue Paper) Hearts

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Valentine's Day | 0 comments

February has always been my favourite month: It has the shortest number of days, daylight seems to linger just a tiny bit longer, and the harsh grip of winter seems to ease up, reminding me that spring (and camping season) is just around the corner. What better month to celebrate the most intoxicating and uplifting feeling of all, LOVE, than in February?

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