Valentine's Day is a very exciting day for 1st graders! They love to give and receive cards and candy, and it's especially fun since they can now read the messages on the cards! The kids made and decorated heart pockets, and since we have been learning about alphabetical order, we put them in ABC order in the commons area outside our door. During Centers time in the morning, several students at a time got to go out and deliver their valentines (under supervision of a parent volunteer - thanks, Mrs. Johnson!).
During the week before Valentine's Day, the kids folded red or pink paper to make the pockets, and then decorated them with cut hearts.
We practiced cutting hearts - it's quite a skill for 1st graders!
We got pretty good at it!
Wow! Look at all that "stuff!" ABC order really helped during the delivery process. The pockets were literally overflowing by the time everyone was finished! It was hard to wait for the grand opening, and it was a real trick getting all those goodies into the classroom without leaving a trail of candy and cards. 
Finally, time to open all the loot!
After opening everything, the kids got to choose one treat to eat, and then it was time to pack up, put it all away, and get ready for lunch.
Backpacks were really full when it was time to go home!
Thanks, kids, for all the cards and treats for me, too!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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