February is filled with fun holidays! Valentines Day and the 100th Day of school are probably two of the most loved holidays by firsties. What better holiday is there to swap cards and candy or make a fruit loop necklace? A little shorter than other months, February usually flies by as your class settles back into the school routine after Winter Break. Here are five read alouds to supplement your curricula for the month of February!

A BAD CASE OF STRIPES

Have you read A Bad Case of Stripes yet? It’s a classic story of individuality, using an outrageous plot of Camilla changing into her surroundings simply because she won’t admit that she is unique in loving lima beans. Students just LOVE this engaging story with the case of the stripes. Added bonus is that you can find this book read aloud with a video at https://storylineonline.net/books/a-bad-case-of-stripes/ ! If you are looking for a book response, CLICK HERE for my craft and writing response found on TeachersPayTeachers.

FANCY NANCY AND THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL

It’s always a surprise when the 100th day of school starts to get close! Crazy that the school year is over halfway through. One of the benefits to reading a Fancy Nancy book is the extra vocabulary the author writes into the story! Your firsties will love joining Fancy Nancy as she celebrates the 100th Day of School at her school. CLICK HERE for my craft and writing response found on TeachersPayTeachers.

SOMEBODY LOVES YOU MR. HATCH

This story is an absolute gem of a story. Mr. Hatch lives alone and enjoys his solitude when a surprise box of chocolates arrives on his front step. This opens up the door for him to notice the people in his daily life, in wondering if they gifted him the box of chocolates. This sweet story will be loved by your firsties! CLICK HERE for my craft and writing response found on TeachersPayTeachers.

THE DAY IT RAINED HEARTS

This is a story of a rainfall of hearts that turns into the little girl Cornelia creating notes for people in her life that she loves. Its the perfect story for introducing Valentines Day card making! CLICK HERE for my craft and writing response found on TeachersPayTeachers.

THE LITTLEST VALENTINE

The Littlest Valentine is a story about Emily Valentine, who was the youngest in her family. In her family’s’ gift shop, she has been waiting and waiting to help with the Valentine season. The only problem is she can’t find something she can help with! Your firsties will love this story of a girl who found what she can do to help. CLICK HERE for my craft and writing response found on TeachersPayTeachers.

I hope these five books give you some options for books to read during the month of February! Firsties are guaranteed to enjoy listening to these stories about Valentines Day and the 100th Day of School!

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:) Katelyn from Teaching Primary with Katelyn