Valentine’s Day
History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the meaning and history of Valentine’s… learn more
TeachersFirst's Valentine's Day Resources
Share these Valentine's Day resources with your students to take them beyond the cards and chocolate. There are resources for all grade levels and in a variety of subjects: world languages, American history, math, ESL/ELL, Family and Consumer Science, and others. learn more
The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
Google Arts and Culture is a non-commercial initiative. We work with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Together, our mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere. From the collection of The Strong National Museum of Play. learn more
The History of the Valentine
Would it surprise you to learn that those cards your child is folding into tiny envelopes for the class Valentine’s Day party probably have their origins in Third century Rome? learn more
Valentine's Day Choice Board for Middle School
These Valentine's Day student choice activities for middle school students are perfect for the countdown to Valentine's Day in your classroom! They are great as extension or early-finisher activities, or given as take-home independent practice work. This packet includes a choice board of 9 Valentine's Day activities, plus all of the links and printables needed to complete… learn more
Valentine's Day Educational Resources
A variety of Valentine's activities and resources for PreK-5th grade. Includes color pages, word search, crosswords, adjectives, math pages, ect. learn more
Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities, Printables and Lessons
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the season of love this February 14 with printables, activities and lesson plans that can be used across the curriculum to bring some fun and a little bit of love to your classroom. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity for students to learn about the story and origins of the holiday,… learn more