Stolen! Yep, I stole the next idea you’re going to read about! But, as a teacher, you learn quickly to “steal” or use great ideas when you see them. Why recreate the wheel so to speak. I use many ideas I’ve gotten from teachers I did practicum or student teaching work with, a great first year teacher book I read, and things I see in other’s rooms from time to time. So why not do the same as a parent if I see or read about a great idea??? I mean, a great idea is a great idea, right?! J

So this idea was taken from my online friend Amy.

The big red heart. Yesterday I read about Amy’s idea on my Google Reader over lunch. I loved it, so during my plan time I quickly made up a Valentine myself. Liam was the first to give our Valentine to Olivia, thanking her for reading with him. She is always so generous and good with him in this way. It has passed now to each of us and is slowly making it's way around again, they are so excited for this idea and to think of ways to say thank you for the little shows of love they are often doing for one another!