Last week, our art room was filled with Valentine’s spirit as we spread love and friendship vibes everywhere! From 1st grade all the way to 5th grade, students worked on special projects that reminded us that Valentine’s Day isn’t only about love—it’s also about friendship, kindness, community, and caring for one another.
2nd–5th Grade: The Mysterious Friendship Bookmark!
Our 2nd through 5th graders worked on a very exciting project called the “Mysterious Friendship Bookmark.” Before starting, we talked about how Valentine’s Day can be a time to celebrate not only people we love, but also the friendships we build and the values that help create a strong classroom community.
Each student created a bookmark by writing a message about friendship, kindness, respect, or gratitude, and drawing an image that represented those ideas. After that, they decorated an envelope, placed their bookmark inside, and sealed it.
Here’s the twist…Students did not write their names on the envelope—only their grade and teacher. Next week, each student will receive an envelope from another student, without knowing who made it. That’s the mystery!
It’s such a wonderful way to spread kindness and love, without expecting anything in return. Just pure positive energy!
1st Grade: Valentine’s Cards & Fine Motor Fun
With our 1st graders, we made Valentine’s Day cards full of hearts, bright colors, and sweet messages. Along the way, we practiced important skills like cutting and gluing.
Learning how to properly use scissors and glue may seem simple, but it plays a huge role in developing fine motor skills, hand strength, coordination, and creativity. And now that children spend more time on screens than ever before, these hands-on activities are more important than ever!
The students created beautiful cards to take home and share with the people they love.
Art Club: Extra Sparkle and Creativity!
Our art club students also joined in the Valentine’s fun! They used scissors and glue to create cards, but added something extra special: silver markers
The silver details gave their designs a magical touch, and the students were so proud of their work when they took their cards home.
Valentine’s week was truly a reminder that art is not only about creating—it’s also about expressing feelings, building community, and sharing kindness. 💗
Also, I received a hand-made card from a 3rd grade student, and it was absolutely lovely! Between the chocolates and the kind messages, it truly made my week. Thank you all for spreading the love!
Stay tuned for next week’s activities!
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