In February, I like to use themes connected to Groundhog Day (shapes and shadows) and Valentine's Day (hugs and kisses and mail.)
Shapes and Shadows
Suggested Books:
- My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall
- It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw
- What's Going on in There? by Geoffrey Grahn
- Perfect Square by Michael Hall
- Shape by Shape by Suse MacDonald
- The Shape of Me and Other Stuff by Dr. Seuss
Extension Activities
Hugs and Kisses
Suggested Books: - All Kinds of Kisses by Nancy Tafuri
- I Love You! A Bushel and a Peck by Rosemary Wells
- Panda Kisses by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- Kitty's Cuddles by Jane Cabrera
- Cuddles for Mommy by Ruby Brown
Extension Activities:
Suggested Books:
- A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats
- Love, Mouserella by David Ezra Stein
- Seven Little Postmen by Margaret Wise Brown
- Mr. Griggs' Work by Cynthia Rylant
- Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
Extension Activities:
Valentine's Day
Suggested Books:
- If You'll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant
- Valentine's Day by Anne Rockwell
- Ten Things I Love About You by Daniel Kirk
- Henry in Love by Peter McCarty
