Activity of the Week – Montessori-Inspired Valentine’s Day Activities

Written on January 31, 2011 by in Activities - Practical Life, Activity of the Week
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Open and Close Basket (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

Open and Close Basket (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

I always loved Valentine’s Day and enjoyed creating activities that were Montessori oriented but had a Valentine’s Day theme. Using a seasonal theme adds new interest to practical life activities and any curriculum area. 

Counting Coconuts is always a great source for seasonal Montessori-inspired activities. The photo is an example of a simple open and close basket – but with a Valentine’s Day theme (and heart-shaped erasers inside each container), making the activity come to life again. Here’s the link to all the wonderful Montessori-inspired Valentine’s Day posts from Counting Coconuts. You’ll notice that many of the activities are easy to prepare … well-worth putting on your shelves for the two weeks before Valentine’s Day! 

Here are links to some other wonderful Montessori-inspired Valentine’s Day activities from around the blogosphere (sometimes you’ll even get the bonus of additional activities within one post!): 

Chasing Cheerios 

Itty Bitty Love 

Leptir 2010-1  2010-2  2010-3 2010-4 

My Montessori Journey Old Favorites with a Valentine’s Vibe  Clothespin Math Activity  Heart Links  Heart Cards and Counters  Valentine’s Necklace Work  Chocolate Playdoh  Valentine Card-Making Work Valentine’s Math Activities  Heart Art  Valentine Transfer Activities  Valentine Sun Catchers  Valentine Bracelets 

Olives and Pickles 

Teaching Montessori 

The Work Plan 100 Acts of Kindness The Writing Tray 

United Montessori Association

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20 Responses to Activity of the Week – Montessori-Inspired Valentine’s Day Activities
  1. sheila
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    January 31, 2011 | 5:15 am

    Ooooooo, great stuff! Have you ever heard of the Heroic Journey? It’s a montessori program for middle or high schoolers. My kids did that, it was awesome!
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  2. Michelle
    January 31, 2011 | 8:05 am

    Thanks for all the fun Valentine themed links! I’m always looking for great ideas to do with my two. I just visited Counting Coconuts! Very cute, we’ll definitly be trying a few of those ideas out over the next couple weeks.
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  3. Discovering Montessori
    January 31, 2011 | 2:08 pm

    You are so awesome! You continue to inspire me. I am always grateful for you blog and comments I know you are a person with a wealth of knowledge. Now I am off to check out all these amazing links you posted. Thank you for sharing so much.

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  4. Katherine
    January 31, 2011 | 3:38 pm

    Thanks for the actvities roundup, I haven’t been keeping track of how close valentines is getting this year!

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  5. olives and pickles/patty
    January 31, 2011 | 5:17 pm

    Thanks a lot for linking to my blog!! It is always nice to hear from you!Happy Valentines Activities..

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    • Deb
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      February 2, 2011 | 11:30 pm

      You’re welcome, Patty! I always love visiting with you – and checking out the great activities at your blog! I hope you’re enjoying all the February holidays!
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  6. Heidi
    February 1, 2011 | 6:56 am

    Thanks for the Valentine’s Day links. Stopping in from the Hop!

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  7. Leptir
    February 1, 2011 | 11:49 am

    Thanks for featuring my posts!
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  8. Harriet
    February 2, 2011 | 12:23 pm

    Aw thats lovely that you’re doing valentines day things with the kids! Maybe it’ll teach the boys to fully appreciate Valentines day when they’re older!
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    • Deb
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      February 2, 2011 | 11:34 pm

      Thanks for your comment, Harriet! I hadn’t thought about that – I’ll hope the Valentine’s Day activities do inspire some boys to remember Valentine’s Day when they’re older!
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  9. Counting Coconuts
    February 7, 2011 | 6:34 am

    Thanks again for featuring my post, Deb! Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday – thanks for putting together a great list of links for everyone!
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  10. Angie Lile
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    February 8, 2011 | 12:00 pm

    Wonderful Deb! Thank you for this one too! :)

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