Encourage Your Students to Show Love

by Amy Sullivan on February 13, 2012

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Folded up letters of love, heart-shaped candy with stamped on messages, and foil balloons floating in the air all flood my mind when I think of Valentine’s Day. This Valentine’s Day, consider using class time to teach your students easy ways to look beyond the commercialism and show love. Check out these quick, others-centered activities you can use in your classroom today.

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Teach students to show love by writing letters of appreciation through The Note Project. Also, assist The Note Project in reaching their goal of sending one million hand-written letters. Lesson plans included.

Teach students to show love by sharing sincere compliments.

Teach students to show love by reading about fair trade chocolates and flowers. What is fair trade, and why we should pay attention to where the items come from?

Teach students to show love by allowing them to peek at other kids making a difference. Kids inspire kids. Find some do gooders and share about their service efforts.

Teach students to show love by giving students imaginary $500.00 to shop with at The Goods. Then, discuss the why and how behind the purchases they make.

Teach students to show love by watching videos of someone who feels underloved.

How do you encourage your students to show love on Valentine’s Day? Do you have any easy-to-implement Valentine activities?

Amy Sullivan teaches Special Education and blogs at Amy L. Sullivan. 

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  • http://learningsomethingdaily.blogspot.com/ Michelle Benedict

    Love is what life is all about. Loving yourself, the world, and all of its inhabitants is our purpose. I think your post is so important. People are born with the ability to love, but they may need modeling or assistance in showing their love (and other feelings). This is where the home and classroom come in. While family members are the prime example of love for most children, it is critical for them to connect that skill to the world around them. I love the activities you suggested. Thanks for posting!

    • http://www.lauraleighparker@gmail.com administrator

      Loved this too, Michelle– I love Amy’s practical tips on how to make loving people around us alll more real and accessible for kids, especially.

      Thanks, Michelle, for stopping in!

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