Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is more than just a day to celebrate love. It’s a celebration of who we are as people. As humans we thrive because of our relationships with other people. We work together in groups to solve problems. We have teams to accomplish goals. We have friends to spend time with. We learn from others of all ages. 

The people around us make a difference to us every day.

Which is why February 14th is a great day to write letters and cards to friends and family members we appreciate. 

Valentine’s Day has a long history and there are many different traditions celebrated around the world. The United Kingdom began the tradition of sending flowers, chocolates and cards. In the area of Slovenia (in Europe near Austria and Hungary) February 14th is a celebration of spring. Men and women go out into the fields to being their work. In some countries in Central America February 14th is a traditional day to do acts of kindness for friends. 

Let's keep the kindness going this week whole week. Here are a few things that you can do:

Monday: Read about the traditions of Valentine's Day on Pebble Go.   
               If you need the user name and password, please email me. Please
               make sure you mention who your student is, because this log in is
               only for HES students. Once in the database, go in 
               to Social Studies, and then Holidays. 

Tuesday:  Make a card for a friend or relative. Click here are some great DIY 
                 Valentine Day cards.

Wednesday: Find a fun craft to do on PBS Kids.

Thursday:  Do like puzzles? Do this interactive word search from National  
                  Geographic Kids. 

Friday:  Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone. In fact, Random Acts
              of Kindness day is February 16th. 
              Here are some ideas for people of all ages.

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda (@HES_Media_SMCPS)