A few years ago I started this whole “Heart Attack” on February 1. Each day up until Valentine’s Day I add a new heart to the white board sharing something that I loved about our class. It’s a great way to show kids how to focus on the positive and promote kindness and compliments.
Examples –
I love how you worked quietly during math rotations.
I love how you were so kind and friendly to the people working in the cafeteria.
I love how excited you were to start your research for your report.
I love how hard you worked on your math test.
I love how you helped clean up our classroom and throw away the trash.
I love how we all worked together and got along while playing math games.
I love how you played nicely together during recess.
Special Twist Idea
You could even get students involved and put “heart attacks” on other classroom doors of classes in the same grade level. Students could also add their own hearts to the board of things they notice the class doing.
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Today I’ll be rounding up a variety of teaching ideas that you can use during the month of February. I will share some engaging books, activities, and a FREEBIE that you can use with your class.
February Book Suggestions:
Here are five fun books that you can share with your class during the month of February.
For ideas for tying in reading and writing with these books, check out my Youtube video!
February Classroom Idea – Heart Attack:
A few years ago I started this whole “Heart Attack” on February 1. Each day up until Valentine’s Day I added a new heart onto the white board sharing something that I loved about our class! It’s a great way to show kids how to focus on the positive and promote kindness and compliments.
FREEBIE – February Morning Meeting Share Questions
If you use Morning Meeting or are looking for some fun share questions with a February theme, grab this FREEBIE. It includes 20 share questions focused on Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and winter themed. Click HERE for your FREE set!
February Resource Suggestions:
Here are two of my favorite resources to use during the month of February.
Valentine’s Day Word Problems – Word problems are a great way for students to practice a variety of math skills and build their problem solving abilities. These Valentine’s Day themed word problems are great for independent practice, can be used as an Around the Room Activity, and more! Get these word problems HERE for your math students! (Digital and Print and Digital Bundle are also available in my store).
February Morning Meeting Activities – You’ll have ALL of your Morning Meeting Activities planned out for the month of February with these easy-to-use slides! These Valentine’s Day themed activities will keep your students engaged and having fun! Includes activities like Noggle, Word Creator, Story Starter, Quick Draw, and more! Grab them HERE.
February Classroom Ideas FREEBIE:
These FREE Valentine’s Day Writing Prompts are perfect to use in your classroom during the month of February! This FREEBIE includes 4 different prompts total. These engaging prompts are great to use as a writing warm-up, for homework, literacy stations, and more! Grab this FREEBIE >>> HERE.
