We introduced the theme with books, songs, short videos activities and art related to the theme
Art
Monday-Stamped with heart cookie cutters
Tuesday-Luv Bug
Wednesday- Heart collage
Thursday- Luv puppy
Friday- Heart wreath
Math
Sorting conversation hearts by color and placing them in separate containers, Wooden heart pieces with numbers on them to practice number recognition, rigatoni with straws and breakfast path game- follow the path. All the activities allow the children to practice their early math skills, learn new activities and work on challenging activities.
Motor Development
Lacing felt hearts with pipe cleaners, heart sticks with foam blocks, valentine mini stampers with poster board paper, heart pasta with tongs and valentine boxes and passed out Valentine cards/treats in all the children’s Valentine boxes. Many materials are provided for the children daily to work on and build their fine motor skills to develop strong grip and manipulation.
Sensory Table
Flower pedals, red/white balls, gems, Valentine buckets and heart shaped scoops
Activities
Valentine Chicka boom
Head , shoulders, knees and toes
Heart crawl
H-E-A-R-T song and movements
Dancing hearts- science
Heart shaped balloons with paddles
Music class
passed out treats/Valentine’s