the day it rained hearts by felicia bond

The boys also tried to create an envelope out of a heart shape. I used this opportunity to introduce (or review for my older boys) the proper way to address an envelope. In the book, the little girl addresses envelopes and mail the Valentine’s Day cards to her friends.

Also, I found some great Valentine’s Day songs on ChildFun.

I found some cute songs about hearts on Preschool Express. If you follow along Busy Boys Brigade storytime on Periscope, you know that we love to add songs to our learning.

Smiley took the lead and successfully retold the order of events in The Day It Rained Hearts. This activity seems to help the boy with comprehension and recall. I try to include sequencing practice after reading as much as possible. I love how this book reinforces our love to go outdoors and find all sorts of fun things like rocks and sticks to use in our craft time. The boys pointed out that the little girl saw potential to reuse something found in nature. (Whew! Sometimes I wonder if what we go over sticks-I guess so this time!)Īnother important lesson found in The Day It Rained Hearts is recycling. When asked what compassion meant, I quickly heard answers of “being kind”, “thinking of others”, and “sympathy”. Fortunately, this theme corresponded with our Virtue lesson during our Morning Gathering. Valentine’s Day Activities Based on The Day It Rained Hearts Life Lessons DiscussionĪfter Smiley finished reading this book to our family, we talked about being compassionate. Valentine's Day Activities Based on The Day It Rained Hearts.Each of her cards in some way reflects the animal recipient. We discover that her friends are actually animals. She gathers what she can and starts making cards for friends when home. One day, a little girl (with the most adorable name!) is out walking in the rain-when it starts to rain hearts. I don’t want to give too much away but do want you to have a grasp of the story to better understand these activities. To join in on our Valentine’s Day learning fun, you can find The Day It Rained Hearts here: When I fetched the book, I saw a bonus: it would be perfect for Smiley (6) to practice his reading, comprehension, and sequencing skills! I recognized the potential for several crafts, DIY cards, and discussion. The book also presents important life lessons of recycling and compassion.Īs I thought about Valentine’s Day learning fun for our homeschool, The Day It Rained Hearts immediately came to mind. The illustrations and storyline are adorable. One of my favorite Valentine’s Day books for kids is The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond.

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The day it rained hearts by felicia bond