7 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Read-Alouds and Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship, and there’s no better way to share these messages with kids than through stories. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a caregiver, incorporating read-alouds and fun activities into your Valentine’s Day celebrations is a perfect way to bring joy and learning to little ones. Here are seven heartwarming Valentine’s Day read-alouds, along with creative activities that will engage children in both the magic of storytelling and hands-on fun!
1. Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch By: Eileen Spinelli
In this sweet tale, Mr. Hatch, a solitary man, receives an unexpected heart-shaped box of chocolates. This gesture sparks a transformation in him, as he begins to show kindness to others.
Activities for “Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”
After reading, use this Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch Book Companion. It includes a variety of engaging activities that will help students connect with the story and deepen their understanding of the themes in the story.
2. Groudhug Day By: Anne Marie Pace
This adorable book tells the story of a groundhog who wants to be the first to predict spring’s arrival but struggles to decide whether to leave his burrow because of his fear of a cold shadow. It’s a perfect story to merge Groundhog Day with Valentine’s Day, full of friendship and courage.
Extension Activities for “Groundhug Day”
After reading Groundhug Day, keep the excitement going with these no-prep math and reading comprehension activities! This Groundhog Day pack is designed to help students reinforce essential skills while having fun with the theme of Groundhog Day. Perfect for reinforcing concepts like graphing, word problems, and comparing numbers, as well as practicing text evidence and reading comprehension.
For even more math fun, check out the Groundhog Day Color by Number Addition and Subtraction worksheets! Students will solve addition and subtraction problems to reveal a festive Groundhog Day picture. These worksheets are perfect for reinforcing basic math skills while keeping students engaged with a seasonal twist.
Groundhog Day 2 Digit Addition and Subtraction Color By Number
Groundhog Day 3 Digit Addition and Subtraction Color By Number
3. The Day It Rained Hearts By: Felicia Bond
This delightful book tells the story of a young girl named Cornelia who catches hearts that fall from the sky, each one perfect for a different friend. I also love the illustrations in this story!
Free Valentine’s Day Color By Number Activity
Grab this FREE Valentine’s Day Color By Number Sheet for students to practice 2 Digit Subtraction! This is the perfect little activity to have on students’ desks for morning work or use during math centers for the month of February!
4. The Biggest Valentine Ever By: Steven Kroll
This story follows two mice, Clayton and Desmond, as they work together to create the biggest and best Valentine for their teacher, Mrs. Mousely. Unfortunately, as the two begin working, they don’t agree on much. After a bit of time trying to make a valentine on their own, they both realize it’s better when you work together.
Valentine’s Day Math Color By Number Sheets
Just as the mice worked together to create something special, you can have students partner up to solve the equations and color the Valentine’s pictures. It’s a fun way to blend creativity and math while encouraging teamwork!
These Valentine’s Day themed Color By Numbers Sheets keep students engaged as they solve the 2-digit and 3-digit equations and color the pictures! I’ve linked a bigger bundle of Valentine’s Day Color by Number packs, but there are also individual 2 and 3 digit packs to choose from!
5. The Night Before Valentines Day By: Natasha Wing
In this festive twist on “The Night Before Christmas,” the story follows the excitement and anticipation of preparing for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Cards for Students Freebie
Print these cute Valentine’s Day Cards to use from you, the teacher, to your students for Valentine’s Day this year!
I’ve included both color and black and white for you to choose from!
6. The Invisible String By: Patrice Karst
This heartwarming book is about how an invisible string connects us all, no matter the distance, reminding children that love transcends physical separation.
Valentine’s Day No Prep Reading & Math Pack
To keep with the theme of Valentine’s Day, you’re going to love this Reading and Math Valentine’s Day pack. Students will get practice with summarizing, main idea and details, graphing, telling time and so much more! This pack makes it easy to provide spiral review all throughout the month of February! Just click the image below to check it out!
7. Mr. Goat’s Valentine By: Eve Bunting
After discovering it’s Valentine’s Day, Mr. Goat decides to find special treats for his first love. Students will enjoy the not-so-typical Valentine’s Day gifts Mr. Goat ends up with.
Valentine’s Day Math Riddles
After reading this silly story, keep students laughing with these Valentine’s Day Addition and Subtraction Riddles. Your students will love solving the silly Valentine’s Day jokes on each page and you’ll love the practice they’ll get with addition and subtraction!
