Valentine’s & Love Day 3

We are going to celebrate Valentine's Day today. YAY!!! Let’s start off with the story about St. Valentine and then play Valentine Bingo.

Valentine Bingo: 
There are a couple different versions of this man. I have one down below form a children’s story book but you can search for some other ones if you’d like.

The Story of Valentine’s Day by Nancy J Skarmeas

“On Valentine’s Day we give cards, cookies and candy to the people we like. In school, children decorate their classrooms with red hearts. The give valentines to their friends. But do you know why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Long ago, in the city of Rome, there lived a man named Valentine. He’s kind and all the children loved him. One day, the king of Rome made a law. He said, “All young men will be in my army. They cannot ever get married.” The young men and women were very sad. Valentine tried to help the young men and women. The king became very angry and threw Valentine in jail. The children were sad to see Valentine in jail. They made cards and wrote letters and sent them to Valentine. One little girl, who was blind, brought food to Valentine. He thanked her and prayed for her. Than a miracle happened. The little girl could see! Valentine send the girls a letter and signed it, “From your Valentine.” On February 14, we remember Valentine. All over the world, people send cards called “Valentines” to celebrate this special day. On Valentine’s Day we show our love for our friends and family with gifts and cards. And, like Valentine and the children of Rome, we remember that all God’s children should love one another.”

Games and Play: Now, if you’d like you can continue the celebration by playing Valentine Bingo. Click here for the video.

Music and Movement: One Pink Valentine song