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This is the Valentine's Day version of my
Four Little Paper Dolls
song.
I did it last year with hundreds of children ages 2-6, and they ALL
loved it! I made the paper hearts ahead of time, and the children all
got to take them home at the end. You would have thought I’ve given
them a piece of gold! Follow the instructions below, and prepare to
have fun!
1. Print
out valentines on colored paper using pattern (there are valentine
messages already printed on them, so you will have ready-made
valentines). Cut and fold them, and have enough for each child to have
one, plus some extras in case of tears. You may want to use a variety
of reds and pinks, or just one color. I like a mix.
2. Sing
the song for the children before you give them their paper hearts.
This way they can not only learn it, but see how you carefully fold
and unfold the hearts as you sing.
3. Before
you pass out the hearts, talk to children about how fragile they are,
and we must be very gentle with them so they don’t tear (I was amazed
last year that even the most “active” young children were soooo
careful that not a single paper heart was torn).
4. Pass
out the hearts, and begin by having children gently open them.
5. Sing
the song. I have children carefully set down the paper hearts on the
floor and then fold or unfold them, since this is easier for them than
trying to do it while holding them up. Don’t try to have children use
an accordion fold. Just have them fold the hearts one over the other.
The very youngest children will be able to do this.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
NOTE: Depending on the ages and skill levels of your children, they
can help cut and or fold, or even make their own folding valentines
from scratch- complete with their own hand-written messages; a great
writing activity for older children!
Four Little Valentines
Four little valentines in a row
One said, “Sorry, but I have to go”
Three little valentines in a row
One said, “Sorry, but I have to go”
Two little valentines in a row
One said, “Sorry, but I have to go”
One valentine said,
“Where are my friends?”
They all came back…..
And this is the end!
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February
2011 Song of the Month
