Valentine's Day Activities

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Below are links to the history of Valentine's Day, activities, and related topics for a fun day of hands-on education! (Updated 2009)

Valentine Lesson Links:
History of Valentine's Day
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/Valentines.htm
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6673.html
http://www.edhelper.com/valentine.htm
http://www.education-world.com/holidays/archives/february_2000.shtml
http://www.theholidayzone.com/valentine/


Here is a maze generator with unlimited Valentine heart shaped mazes!
Valentine Printable Maze Maker

Valentine Coupons

Valentine's Day isn't just about romance. For children especially it is a chance to experience the joy of doing something for someone they care for "just because". At http://www.activitiesforkids.com/holiday/coupon.htm there is an activity for printing out "coupons" that the receiver can redeem at a later date. There are options for child-to-child coupons as well as child-to-adult coupons.

Field Trip Ideas:

-- See if a local baker or bakery will give you a tour of their kitchens. You might even get to sample some of the treats being prepared for the customers.

-- Do you have any candy chefs or candy factories in your area? This would also make a great field trip idea for this holiday.

-- Take the online "field trip" to the Chocolate Factory at
http://www.homeworkspot.com/fieldtrip/chocolate.htm

-- If you are in the vicinity, you could take the factory tours at:

Hershey's
http://www.hersheys.com/discover/resources.asp
Jelly Belly Factory
http://www.jellybelly.com
Whetstone in Florida
http://www.whetstonechocolates.com/locations.html

Use a state's visitor guide or search engine and look for "candy factory tours".

-- Visit your local greeting cards store. Learn about how important this, or other, holidays is for the store. Which holiday do they make the most money from?

-- Visit a gourmet deli and sample some of the foods going into Valentine’s day picnic baskets.

-- Do you have a paper company in your area? Learn how paper is made -- from pulp to greeting card.

Other Valentine's Day Related Pages on EasyFunSchool.com:

Easy Lace Valentine Heart
Soap Balls and Bubble Bath
Easy Valentine Photo Frame
Bath Cookies
Homemade Stationary
Truffle Treats
Valentine Craft Index

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