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15 Valentine’s Day Books For Preschoolers

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Reading to children has countless benefits, and there’s no better time to start than on Valentine’s Day. Not only are books a wonderful way to celebrate love and friendship, but they also provide a wealth of educational and developmental benefits for young children.

Some of the advantages of reading to children include:

  1. Building vocabulary: Reading exposes children to new words and concepts, helping to build their vocabulary and language skills.
  2. Promoting cognitive development: Reading helps children to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they learn to make connections between the words on the page and their own experiences.
  3. Encouraging creativity: Reading sparks children’s imaginations, helping them to explore new ideas and concepts, and encouraging them to be creative in their own play and activities.
  4. Building social skills: Reading with children allows for conversations and discussions about the stories, helping children to develop their social skills and learn to express themselves effectively.
  5. Improving focus and concentration: Reading requires children to pay attention and concentrate, which can help them to develop these important skills.

In addition to these benefits, gifting books to children is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning. Children who have access to a wide range of books at home are more likely to become avid readers, which can have a positive impact on their academic and personal development.

So if you’re looking for a special activity to do with your little ones on Valentine’s Day, consider setting aside some time for a story time or reading session. Not only will it be a fun and enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday, but it will also provide a host of benefits for your children’s development and growth.

 

Pete the Cat Valentine’s Day is Cool
Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose
The Day it Rained Hearts
The Biggest Valentine Ever
Ollie’s Valentine
Peppa’s Valentine’s Day
The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever
Snowy Valentine
Love, Triangle
Valensteins
This is NOT a Valentine
Love Monster
The Night Before Valentine’s Day
Clifford’s First Valentine Day

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Homeschool Superfreak has a lot of basic ideas for how to build a Hanukkah unit study, as well as FAQs about what Hanukkah is and why it is celebrated. This list is a good stargint point but doesn’t include all the details you’ll need. For example it says you can play the dreidel game but doesn’t explain how to do that or why it’s important. (If you need that information, this post from Mama Smiles is a good source.)

Teachers Pay Teachers has lots of great lesson plans and activities if you’re willing to pay a little bit to get some good content. Two I really like are this Hanukkah PowerPoint presentation from Shelia Melton, which provides a good overview of traditions, food and the history of Hanukkah; and a virtual field trip to Jerusalem from MagiCore, which includes lots of videos showing the city and activities like playing dreidel, drawing a menorah and making latkes. It’s a Google Drive folder and also includes writing activities and more for kids in second to fifth grade.

Kids Activities Blog has some simple printables with facts about Hanukkah and things kids can color in like a Star of David, sufganiyots (jelly doughnuts) and a menorah. These are great for learning the basics.

Homeschool Giveaways has a printable ebook about Hanukkah complete with questions kids can answer after they read. This would be a good one for older kids with good reading comprehension.

NurtureStore’s Hanukkah unit study includes a printable mini book, tons of crafts, as well as math and writing activities. I love the dominoes game that’s part of the unit.

And check out our previous posts for more Hanukkah crafts and learning activities!