What makes up the pieces of my heart activity

Make a Valentine Heart Glyph. Practice following directions and use the secret code to make your own piece of valentine art!

Howdy! Welcome back! Today we read one of my favorite beginning of the year books, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. It has become a fav of the kids too. Many of them said they have the book at home or their kindergarten teacher read it to them. I told them that's why books are so special. No matter how many times you read a book, each time is like opening a gift. This time we were going to really think about the main character's feelings and the author's message. As we read the book, I passed…

What is a wrinkled heart you ask? Well, they happen when kids or adults make unkind, or inconsiderate language choices. You may not even recognize they slip out, or that the words cause wrinkles, like drying your clothes on the wrong setting! Visit the Happy Hive Homeschooling blog and get this free printable wrinkled heart activity to help!

Now is the time to start planning for Valentine’s Day art projects. I am going to share with you a few heart art projects I have taught in my school. First is the Map of My Heart. It is one of my favorites. I found the heart map idea in this book, Playful Learning. Start by drawing a heart in pencil on your paper. Think of all the things that you love or that are important to you. What is … Read more... →

Take the "Act of Heart” Challenge with us! While helping to create awareness and raise necessary funds to support the research that will allow heart-patients more time with friends and family. Make your own cards and send to heart patients. This is a great solo or family activity to help give a piece of your “heart” during February’s upcoming heart month! Let all stand together and get help for heart patients and their families. #ad

Hello Inksters! Happy Valentine’s Day! As we exchange cards and sweets with classmates and friends, it’s also a great time to think about what we love. To help you think about love, thi…