Booklists for Valentine's Day Reading
Who knew there were so many booklists for Valentine’s Day reading selections? These Goodreads booklists include everything from Valentine romances to Valentine’s Day joke books and provide valentine reading material for all ages from young readers to adults. This year, instead of (or in addition to) the traditional flowers, jewelry and chocolates, consider getting your favorite valentines book for gifts. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a fun valentine book. Click on the image or text links below to see Valentine’s Day themed booklists for all ages and interests.
How Teachers Can Include Valentine's Day in Their Reading Curriculum
There are many ways that teachers can include Valentine’s Day in their reading curriculum. Here are a few ideas:
Read stories or poems about love and friendship: There are many children’s books that explore themes of love and friendship, such as “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein or “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch. These stories can be used to spark discussions about the different types of love and the importance of friendships.
Use Valentine’s Day as a way to teach about different cultures: Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many different countries and cultures. Teachers can use this holiday as an opportunity to teach students about the ways that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in different parts of the world.
Use Valentine’s Day-themed writing prompts: Teachers can use Valentine’s Day as a theme for writing prompts, such as “Write a love letter to your best friend” or “Write a poem about love.” These prompts can be used to encourage students to practice their writing skills and express their thoughts and feelings about love and friendship.
Incorporate Valentine’s Day vocabulary into reading and language arts lessons: Teachers can use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to introduce and practice new vocabulary related to the holiday, such as “cupid,” “roses,” or “sweetheart.” This can be a fun and engaging way to help students expand their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension skills.
Use Valentine’s Day-themed worksheets and activities: Teachers can find or create worksheets and activities that are themed around Valentine’s Day, such as crossword puzzles or word searches with Valentine’s Day-related words. These can be used as a fun and engaging way to reinforce reading and language arts skills.
