February brings tons of fun and excitement among first graders.  From Valentine's Day to the 100th day of school, first grade is filled with celebrations. Lucky for us, we also have a week long February Break which begins...TOMORROW!!! We'll be celebrating Valentine's Day and I'm excited to shre our treats with the students.  We'll be giving our student homework passes and pencils for a treat.  We'll also be kicking off our "100 Acts of Kindness" Challenge.  The students will be challenged to show 100 Acts of Kindness as a class.  

"100 Acts of Kindness" Lesson Materials:  Large paper heart at least 2 1/2 feet wide.Small paper hearts, big enough to write on. (I use hearts from the di-cut machine)Read Aloud:  Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by: Diane DeGroatDiscuss the importance of being a kind member of the classroom.Tell the little ones that they will have the chance to take part in the "100 Act of Kindness Challenge"Every time they show a real act of kindness they can write or draw to tell about the act of kindness and clue it on the larger heart.  I tell my students that if they get 100 Acts of Kindness before the 100th Day of school we'll have a special visitor come read to our class.  Last year they loved it!  I hope they enjoy again this year. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!