Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated
every year on February 14. It has become a very commercialized day, but I know
the students get very excited about it.
I know that some of my students won’t get a valentine's card
from anyone because many of their parents can’t afford them. Some think it is
silly.
I can’t stand to see a student feel left out so every year I
buy a pack of Valentine cards and give one to every one of my students. By
doing this, I know that they got at least one card that day from someone. If I
don’t have a lot of students, I may give them a pencil as a gift too.
As a teacher, I need to make sure that everyone is being sensitive
to others because this day can be hurtful, even if others don’t mean it to be
this way. I try not to dwell on giving valentines and try to make it a day of
showing appreciation.
It is a good day to give each student large paper hearts and
have them write thank-you notes to adults in the school such as administrators,
guidance counselors, teachers, cafeteria workers, custodial staff, office
staff, and the school nurse. Some students may have a special message for
someone who has given them encouragement.
How will you handle Valentine’s Day in your classroom?
Please share.
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