Once upon a valentine….One of my favorite stories for Valentine’s Day is One Zillion Valentines by Frank Modell. 2 boys decide valentines aren’t just for girls and make some to share. They learn about being friends and concern for others, good things for kids to learn. All too often we limit kindergarten readiness to academics. Social and emotional development is a key part, too. There’s all kinds of social learnings that happen for little ones so they can cope and thrive in a large group with others. Valentine’s is a great time to talk about having friends, making them and keeping them. More than that, it’s a hands-on learning time because kids get to do more than just talk. They get to make something to give to others and to share and have fun altogether. Especially at this time of year, there are lots of other books and stories with the same theme. What books do you like for Valentine’s Day?
