As a homeschool parent-teacher or a classroom teacher you are always looking for was to keep learning interesting. This is no small feat especially on holidays that fall on school days. Do you feel me? I am excited with you to share with you these adorable BEE MINE Valentine Addition and Subtraction Worksheets.
Freebie for you ❤️
Here is a freebie for you to use in your homeschool or regular classroom that will make basic math and subtraction a lot more fun on Valentine’s Day. Being that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, you can definitely use this the week before. What’s also great about this set is that it’s not year specific, so keep in in your digital file cabinet and use it for years to come with younger students or for review!
Brief History of Valentine’s Day
Chocolate, Candy, Roses, and Stuffed Animals… What’s not to love about Valentine’s day, right? Well, it wasn’t always so lovey-dovey. There are many stories surrounding the History of Valentine’s day but to get right to the point, I’ll make it brief.
Emperor Claudius II of Rome didn’t want young men to get married, he actually banned married, because he felt that the unmarried men made better soldiers. St. Valentine thought it was very unfair so he decided to marry couples in secret. When he got caught, Claudius II had him put to death on February 14th. Before his death, Valentine wrote the first “valentine letter” to his jailer’s daughter in which he had fallen in love with. Later, in the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I declared the day of his death as St. Valentine’s Day. {source: National Geographic for Kids}
Valentine Day Fun Ideas
Here are some fun things you and your family can do to celebrate Valentine’s day. A few of things can be made with things you have around the house and will be treasured memories for years to come.
- Decorate their bedroom door with hearts (add some each day)
- Make a “sweet” lunch. Heart shaped sandwiches or fruit.
- Create personalized valentine cards
- Make Valentine day crafts together
- Take photos wearing matching Valentine day pajamas
- Have a Valentine day baking extravaganza
- Create a “What I love about you book” (DYI)
Download the Freebie Here
This freebie is yours to do with as you see fit for your personal use. If you would like to share, I would only ask that you share the link to my site. You are welcome to make copies for your classroom, homeschool co-op or club.