{"id":10947,"date":"2025-01-13T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=10947"},"modified":"2025-01-13T15:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T20:26:38","slug":"sel-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/sel-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Valentine\u2019s Day activities for students in your classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day activities in the classroom bring meaningful connections, love, and engaging learning experiences for students. It is the perfect opportunity to teach students social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as gratitude, self-love, respect, and more. You can also use this as an opportunity to teach students about the history of the love-filled holiday. Whether you&#8217;re teaching SEL skills or history, there are many ways you can implement fun and academic learning moments with your students across all subjects and grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic-1024x585.png\" alt=\"Valentine\u2019s Day Classroom activities infographic\" class=\"wp-image-22677\" width=\"392\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic-500x285.png 500w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-activities-for-your-classroom-infographic.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod<\/a>, you can explore premade Valentine&#8217;s Day activities and lessons fit for your classroom. Download SEL activities to teach strategies like mantras and growth mindset, plus other freebies to use with your students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Nearpod? <\/strong><em>Teachers can sign up for a free Nearpod account below to access these resources, interactive activities, and engaging lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/signup\/?role=teacher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teachers: Sign up for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.nearpod.com\/admin-form-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-valentine-s-day-activities-for-students-in-your-classroom\"><strong>Fun Valentine\u2019s Day activities for students in your classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-practice-self-love-and-kindness-through-social-and-emotional-learning\"><strong>1. Practice self-love and kindness through social and emotional learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearpod&#8217;s social and emotional learning activities are easy to implement into your class routines all year, especially on Valentine&#8217;s Day. Integrate <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/social-emotional-learning-nearpod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social and emotional learning activities<\/a> to practice skills like positive interactions, gratitude, and reflective moments into daily learning to help create safe, inclusive, and effective classroom environments. When SEL practices are thoughtfully selected and used authentically, they have greater power to be effective. Download these Valentine&#8217;s Day activities for schools to use on February 14th or year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are classroom activities you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-300x186.png\" alt=\"Valentine's Day activities for students to practice social and emotional learning skills such as spreading kindness\" class=\"wp-image-18284\" width=\"443\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-1536x951.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-2048x1268.png 2048w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-11.40.34-AM-min-500x310.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use the <span style=\"color: #00a8ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/libraries\/21608\/preview\/how-to-spread-kindness-k2-L101397215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Spread Kindness<\/a><\/strong><\/span> activity for grades K-2 to draw or write one way they can spread kindness. Encourage random acts of kindness to spread positivity throughout the day.<\/li><li>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/life-skills\/8th\/mantras-L51267070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mantras<\/strong><\/a> Just a Minute video for grades 3-8 to teach students how to be confident.<\/li><li>Practice self-love with an <span style=\"color: #00a8ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/libraries\/21608\/preview\/selflove-art-therapy-activity-L101328429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art Therapy Activity<\/a><\/strong><\/span> video for grades 6-8.<\/li><li>Watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/life-skills\/kindergarten\/how-to-self-hug-with-abby-cadabby-L85306391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abby Caddaby&#8217;s Sesame Street<\/a> <\/strong>video for grades K-2 to learn how to self-hug.<\/li><li>Use this <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/life-skills\/8th\/selfassertion-L36539937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>virtual reality (VR) lesson<\/strong><\/a> for grades 6-8 to teach students self-assertion and practice techniques for advocating for themselves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/social-emotional-learning-nearpod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore SEL activities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-write-to-someone-special-using-time-to-climb-valentine-s-day-cards\"><strong>2. Write to someone special using Time to Climb Valentine\u2019s Day cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Email-newsletter-cover-4-300x209.png\" alt=\"Valentine's Day cards for students\" class=\"wp-image-18291\" width=\"382\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Email-newsletter-cover-4-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Email-newsletter-cover-4.png 445w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve created printable Valentine\u2019s cards with characters from students&#8217; favorite educational game, Time to Climb! Share them with your students or your colleagues, or give them to students to share with each other (and they&#8217;re also cute in black and white!). You can print them out, share them digitally, or post them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nearpod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social media<\/a>! Students can also create colorful displays of their own by designing cards or crafting unique artwork for a class or school-wide showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.nearpod.com\/pdf\/Valentine's+Day+Cards+TTC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Valentine&#8217;s Cards<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-play-educational-games-with-the-time-to-climb-valentine-s-day-theme\"><strong>3. Play educational games with the Time to Climb Valentine\u2019s Day Theme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WJ0JzbCw.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WJ0JzbCw.png\" alt=\"Valentine's Day educational games for the classroom\" class=\"wp-image-10954\" width=\"378\" height=\"283\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use gamified assessment tools, like <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/educational-games-time-to-climb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time to Climb<\/a>, for Valentine&#8217;s Day games and activities for students. Every February, we release a seasonal Valentine&#8217;s Day classroom game theme with a lovely new background, animation, and music. Students love choosing new themes and characters whenever they play! Build community, excitement, and healthy competition in your classroom by making Time to Climb a routine in your classroom for reviews, bell ringers, and exit tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/search?q=Time%20to%20Climb&amp;g=1&amp;s=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Time to Climb!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-teach-about-the-history-of-valentine-s-day\"><strong>4. Teach about the history of Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day has special traditions we practice every year to celebrate love. But why does this holiday exist, and what does Cupid have to do with it? Give students the background and history of this holiday with our lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Valentine&#8217;s Day lesson, students learn about the origins of the holiday and how it is celebrated in the United States. They also learn about Valentine&#8217;s Day symbols. Click here to download the lesson for <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/social-studies\/kindergarten\/valentines-day-k2-L127954788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grades K-2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/social-studies\/3rd\/valentines-day-35-L127954789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grades 3-5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols-1024x722.png\" alt=\"Valentine's Day lesson on the holiday's history and significance\" class=\"wp-image-25470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols-1024x722.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols-1536x1083.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Symbols.png 1694w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It-1024x714.png\" alt=\"Valentine's Day classroom activity to draw symbols related to the holiday\" class=\"wp-image-25491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It-1536x1070.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Valentines-Day-lesson-Draw-It.png 1696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nearpod.com\/t\/F106791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore lesson folder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-teach-core-subjects-with-a-valentine-s-day-twist\"><strong>5. Teach core subjects with a Valentine&#8217;s Day twist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Valentine&#8217;s Day lessons shouldn&#8217;t limit you from your day-to-day instruction. With Nearpod&#8217;s lessons, you can still teach about your common core subjects such as math, science, English language arts, and social studies. Incorporate candy heart activities or conversation hearts into lessons by using them for writing prompts, math activities, or fun team challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these lessons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/math\/3rd\/multiplication-valentines-edition-3-L98425521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiplication &#8211; Valentine&#8217;s Edition:<\/a> In this lesson for grade 3, students will use arrays, repeated addition, skip counting, and equal groups to solve multiplication word problems with a heart-shaped theme for celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/english-language-arts\/8th\/romeo-and-juliet-L51383815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romeo and Juliet:<\/a> In this Crash Course Literature video for grades 8-12, students learn about Romeo and Juliet, including the Aristotelian definition of tragedy and Shakespeare\u2019s decision to set the play in Italy. They also learn and identify iambic pentameter. (Mature references)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/english-language-arts\/9th\/how-do-i-love-thee-L34275644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do I Love Thee?:<\/a> In this lesson for grades 9-10, students learn about Elizabeth Barrett Browning\u2019s poem \u201cHow Do I Love Thee?\u201d They make connections with the text in order to identify key details and understand the text more deeply.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/science\/4th\/the-ladybug-lovein-a-valentines-special-L116250746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ladybug Love-In:<\/a> In this video from Deep Look for grades 4-8, students learn about the huge gatherings of ladybugs where they do more than hibernate, and it&#8217;s their best chance to find a mate.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/t\/social-studies\/3rd\/an-introduction-to-valentines-day-L116322060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An Introduction to Valentine&#8217;s Day:<\/a> In this EL Content Companion lesson for grades 3-5, students use scaffolds to learn about Valentine&#8217;s Day. The lesson contains language, social-emotional learning, and content objectives, along with targeted vocabulary instruction.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nearpod.com\/t\/math\/3rd\/multiplication-valentines-edition-3-L98425521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiplication: Valentine&#8217;s Edition<\/a>: In this lesson, students will use arrays, repeated addition, skip counting, and equal groups to solve multiplication word problems. The lesson has a Valentine&#8217;s Day theme.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity-1024x690.png\" alt=\"&quot;How Do I Love Thee?&quot; Poetry analysis ELA Valentine's Day lesson\" class=\"wp-image-25496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity-1536x1034.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-do-I-love-thee-Open-Ended-Question-activity.png 1696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity-1024x679.png\" alt=\"Drawing Valentine's Day activity for students to practice math multiplication\" class=\"wp-image-25497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity-1536x1018.png 1536w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Draw-It-Valentines-Day-Multiplication-Activity.png 1690w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-using-these-valentine-s-day-activities-for-school\"><strong>Start using these Valentine&#8217;s Day activities for school<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire creativity and kindness in your classroom. We hope you found these Valentine&#8217;s Day ideas for schools helpful! Highlight your class\u2019s efforts by decorating bulletin boards with their work or messages of love and appreciation. We\u2019re so excited to see you use these activities and resources in your classroom to celebrate with your students. You can access these activities and lessons through a Nearpod account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to Nearpod? <\/strong><em>Teachers can sign up for a free Nearpod account below to access these resources, interactive activities, and engaging lessons. 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