I love the Valentine's Day trees that have been popping up all over the place. I think I first saw one on my friend Jenny's blog,
Our Nifty Notebook. Then,
Amy at Teach Mama wrote about the learning benefits of making a Valentine's Day tree. We could not pass up this fun, educational experience!
We filled a clear plastic container with foam and sequin hearts and sticks we collected from our yard. Then, C and R wrote the names of people they love on hearts cut from card stock. Glitter glue and stickers were added to the hearts. Holes were punched and ribbons tied through each heart. Finally, they hung their hearts on our "tree".
This was fun. C got some writing practice, R strengthened her hand muscles by punching holes, and they both worked hard at threading ribbon through those holes. Now we have a great centerpiece for our dining room table.
Most importantly, sometimes it is just nice to think about the people you love.
5 comments:
I love this Christy!
They did a great job. I like how you included all of the benefits of making this too.
that is soo cute! :) we make an easter tree like that i never thought of a valentines tree. As soon as Syd is better i'm having the girls make one! :)
that is soo cute! :) we make an easter tree like that i never thought of a valentines tree. As soon as Syd is better i'm having the girls make one! :)
I still want to make this tree too - it looks so lovely and so different between different versions that popped up in my reader.
Yours turned out so cute! Thanks for the link up!!
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