Is this a Full Unit or Mini Unit? Valentine's Day is a Mini Unit. Our Mini Units are often shorter in length or in output and while they do have crossover into multiple subjects, they are more focused and intentional on the topic of the unit. They also tend to be more hands-on with less written output. In contrast, Full Units are 20 lessons long and designed to take 4-6 weeks to complete. The Student Notebooks from Early Reader and up have 5 pages per day and are designed to cover all your subjects other than math. Some families alternate Full Units with Mini Units while others do them alongside one another.
What is this unit about? We're so excited about our brand new Valentine's Day unit. This unit is not a part of our year 4 lineup, but we just couldn't resist doing a new holiday unit this year. Running at only 3 days, it is the perfect break from the school books leading up to the big day. You will be learning about the history of the day, some different traditions around the world, and finishing off with a focus on love itself and comparing what the Bible says versus the world. Student packs are divided into three levels:
- Level 1 for pre-reader and early reader with little to no writing and more hands-on or cut and paste activities
- Level 2 designed for early to upper elementary to Middle School with a bit of writing without being too heavy
- Level 3 for teens and even adults with more written responses and deeper thinking
No matter the level you choose, you will have the opportunity to write your own poem and Valentine's cards, bake and decorate sweet treats to share with those you love, and plan a family feast to celebrate together. This Valentine's Day unit will give a fresh sense of what it means to love one another, be filled with the good and perfect love of God, and understand just how much He truly loves you.
What should I buy? This listing includes the physical, printed, and shipped format for our Valentine's Day Mini Unit —which is three days long. You will receive the hard copy Teacher's Guide, as well as the leveled Student Pack in your choice of Level 1, Level 2, OR Level 3. The Teacher's Guide is spiral bound on the left and the Student Packs are folded and stapled booklets.
For those that have more than one student and need extra Student Packs, you have the option to purchase those in each level.
How long is it designed to last? This unit is only three lessons long, designed to be completed in the days leading up to Valentine's Day. You're in control! Set a schedule that works best for your family and your pace will dictate how quickly you complete any given unit.
Check out the Resources! Most of our units have a free resource page on our free app. These have video links for each lesson, a way to track what you have done, as well as suggested reading lists, PDF downloads, and more! Click on the button a little further down to see what we have for this unit and don't miss a sample lesson to see what it's like!
