Is It Time for Elementary Schools to Stop Celebrating Valentine's Day?
Summary: This article takes on the issue of whether Valentine's Day should be celebrated in schools. Several experts offer their opinions on this topic and the consensus is that Valentine's Day might be best redefined as a day of appreciation that is inclusive of all students.
Source: Randi Mazzella, She Knows, February 6, 2018
Description: "Perhaps what schools should do is redefine Valentine’s Day to make it more appropriate for school-age children. Elias suggests, “Educators could use Valentine’s Day to create a day of appreciation. The focus for the school day would be showing gratitude and appreciation rather than the love/favorite implication of Valentine's Day.” With that simple readjusting of the day's mission, teachers could encourage kids to use Valentine’s Day to communicate what they really appreciate about each of their classmates."
Read the full article here!
Source: Randi Mazzella, She Knows, February 6, 2018
Description: "Perhaps what schools should do is redefine Valentine’s Day to make it more appropriate for school-age children. Elias suggests, “Educators could use Valentine’s Day to create a day of appreciation. The focus for the school day would be showing gratitude and appreciation rather than the love/favorite implication of Valentine's Day.” With that simple readjusting of the day's mission, teachers could encourage kids to use Valentine’s Day to communicate what they really appreciate about each of their classmates."
Read the full article here!
