Valentine’s Day in the classroom is always overflowing with love and excitement..and PINK! This is a great opportunity to infuse this holiday spirit into your room with a collection of Valentine’s Day early finisher activities. These activities not only provide an opportunity for continued learning but also add a touch of Valentine’s Day magic to your classroom. Here are six delightful Valentine’s Day early finisher activities tailored for 3rd and 4th graders, designed to make the most of those extra minutes.
6 Valentine’s Day Early Finisher Activities:
Valentine’s Day Math Puzzles:
This FREE set of Valentine’s Day Number Puzzles is great for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number while massaging those critical thinking muscles at the same time! Just print the puzzles, cut apart the pieces, shuffle them up, and you’ll have a set of Valentine’s Day early finisher activities ready for your students to put back together.
Write a Valentine’s Day Story
One of my favorite Valentine’s Day early finisher activities is to have students write a Valentine’s Day themed story where they incorporate holiday vocabulary or themes. This is a great way to encourage creativity, storytelling and writing skills. Here are a few prompts to keep your early finishers busy:
- Imagine you receive a magical Valentine’s card that transports you to a whole new world. Describe what this world looks like and the exciting adventures you have.
- In a magical forest, there’s a tree that grows heart-shaped leaves. Write a story about a group of animal friends who discover this tree and what they do with its special leaves.
- Your favorite Valentine’s candies have gone missing! Write a detective story where you and your friends team up to solve the mystery and find out who took them.
- Write a letter to yourself that you’ll open on Valentine’s Day ten years from now. Include things you hope to have accomplished, favorite memories, and what you’d like to say to your future self.
- One day, you discover a tiny love bug who has a special power to make people feel loved. Write about a day in the life of this adorable creature and the joy it spreads.
Valentine’s Day Math Glyphs & Activities
Have students solve math problems to reveal the instructions for crafting a Valentine’s Day gift box. Students will love seeing their Valentine’s Day themed box come to life and they’ll get plenty of math practice at the same time. These glyphs come in a variety of 3rd thru 5th grade math skills! With everything from 2-digit addition and subtraction to multiplying fractions, you’re sure to find just the right skill for your early finisher to work with.
Valentine’s Day Book Corner
Head to your school library or local public library to stock up on Valentine’s Day books. Create a cozy reading nook with your borrowed selections of books and encourage early finishers to choose a book and enjoy some quiet reading time.
Valentine’s Day Task Cards
Offer your students a selection task cards covering previously taught math and ELA concepts as Valentine’s Day early finisher activities. These cards provide an excellent opportunity for review and reinforcement of essential skills. This collection of Valentine’s Day themed task cards includes a wide selection including math and language arts skills perfect for 3rd and 4th grade. Find a set or two to keep your early finishers engaged and learning!
Note Writing and Card Crafting
A classic among the Valentine’s Day early finisher activities is to provide students with an opportunity to spread kindness by writing short, heartfelt notes to classmates, friends, or family members with DIY Valentine’s Day cards. This promotes both creativity and empathy. Set up a craft station with materials for making Valentine’s Day cards or decorations by providing craft supplies such as construction paper, stickers, and glitter.
Incorporating Valentine’s Day early finisher activities not only keeps students engaged but also infuses a fun, festive atmosphere into your classroom. These activities cater to a range of learning styles and skills, ensuring that every student benefits. Whether they’re crafting heartfelt cards, solving math glyphs, or engaging in wordplay, these activities offer a delightful way to celebrate both love and learning in the classroom. Happy Valentine’s Day!