February -Nellie Edge News-Ideas

1. Give Your Children Delightful February Love-Day Songs

Oh, My Darling Valentine (To the tune of Clementine) February is a short month 28 days or 29 In the middle is a love-day, Won't you be my Valentine? Oh, my darling Oh, my darling Oh, my darling Valentine. In the middle is a love-day, Won't you be my Valentine? —Author Unknown This “just right” song came to me from mentor, retired kindergarten teacher, Joanie Cutler. Clementine is a contagious melody, so you may find yourself repeating, “In the middle, is a love-day, won’t you be my Valentine?” over and over again. What a memorable way for children to learn about February calendar skills, the concept of “middle”, and cultural traditions of love and friendship! Download: Oh, My Darling Valentine for your Poetry and Song (“I Can Read”) Notebook. Sing and dance everyday in kindergarten: It’s how the brain learns best! View our growing collection of songs and rhymes: February Themes of Love and Friendship February 2012 | Click here to read this issue online. IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Give Your Children Delightful February Love-Day Songs 2. Create the Optimum Kindergarten Writing Program: Summer Workshops 3. Begin Planning for Student-Led Parent Conferences: Video Clip & New Links 4. Download Chewy Yum Yums & Full-Color Play Dough Picture Recipe | 5. February Writing Ideas & New Curriculum Links 6. Children's Books that Say, "I Love You..". | 7. Salem Kindergarten Cadre: Professional Development Goals This is the monthly newsletter from the Nellie Edge Excellence in Kindergarten and Early Literacy site. For more information and resources visit www.nellieedge.com.