Activity Overview
Valentine’s Day is most often associated with romantic love: love letters, flowers, special dinner dates, chocolate, and armed flying babies. Love can be something that can surprise us, make us nervous or embarrassed, or bring us comfort during troubled times. Let’s celebrate all the different forms of love, not just that mushy stuff, but the connections we have in our communities.
For those who need a little inspiration, here are a few ideas on who we love and when we see love:
- family
- friends
- pets
- couples
- sacrifice
- happy/sad times
My example tells its “story” with pictures in a quilt format, rather than a linear narration. Each cell shows an example of love, but there are different emotions and connections involved. I chose to leave the words out and let the pictures speak for themselves, but titles and/or descriptions would certainly clarify storyboard cells. Use a storyboard like this as its own activity, or piece together student work in a bigger quilt!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In each cell, create an illustration that represents an example of love.
- Add a title and/or description box for each cell if you would like to use words as well.
- Add more columns and/or rows as needed!
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visualizations | Images show creativity and care. | Scenes, characters, and items are appropriate for this purpose. | Images are confusing or do not make sense for this purpose. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is complete, thorough, and neat. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas may be disorganized or misplaced. Lack of control over grammar, mechanics, and spelling reflect a lack of proofreading. |
Activity Overview
Valentine’s Day is most often associated with romantic love: love letters, flowers, special dinner dates, chocolate, and armed flying babies. Love can be something that can surprise us, make us nervous or embarrassed, or bring us comfort during troubled times. Let’s celebrate all the different forms of love, not just that mushy stuff, but the connections we have in our communities.
For those who need a little inspiration, here are a few ideas on who we love and when we see love:
- family
- friends
- pets
- couples
- sacrifice
- happy/sad times
My example tells its “story” with pictures in a quilt format, rather than a linear narration. Each cell shows an example of love, but there are different emotions and connections involved. I chose to leave the words out and let the pictures speak for themselves, but titles and/or descriptions would certainly clarify storyboard cells. Use a storyboard like this as its own activity, or piece together student work in a bigger quilt!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In each cell, create an illustration that represents an example of love.
- Add a title and/or description box for each cell if you would like to use words as well.
- Add more columns and/or rows as needed!
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visualizations | Images show creativity and care. | Scenes, characters, and items are appropriate for this purpose. | Images are confusing or do not make sense for this purpose. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is complete, thorough, and neat. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas may be disorganized or misplaced. Lack of control over grammar, mechanics, and spelling reflect a lack of proofreading. |
How Tos about What Does Love Look Like?
How to Facilitate a Class Discussion on Different Types of Love
Encourage students to think beyond romantic love by starting a group conversation about love in families, friendships, and communities. This helps students recognize and appreciate diverse relationships they may not always notice.
Prompt students to share personal examples.
Ask each student to describe a time they felt cared for or showed care to someone else. Sharing real-life stories makes the concept of love relatable and personal for all learners.
Create a collaborative love quilt display.
Invite students to illustrate or write about a type of love on individual squares. Combine all the squares on a bulletin board or wall to form a classroom 'love quilt.' This visual celebrates every student's unique perspective.
Guide students to add descriptive words or phrases.
Encourage students to label their quilt squares with words like 'friendship,' 'kindness,' or 'helping.' This builds vocabulary and reinforces the many forms love can take.
Reflect together on the completed quilt.
Lead a brief discussion about what the quilt shows about your classroom community. Highlight similarities and differences in how students experience love. This fosters empathy and connection among classmates.
Frequently Asked Questions about What Does Love Look Like?
What are some easy Valentine’s Day classroom activities for all ages?
Valentine’s Day classroom activities can include creating storyboards or quilts that illustrate different forms of love, making cards for family and friends, or sharing stories about kindness. These activities are suitable for various ages and help students explore love beyond romance.
How can teachers use storyboards to teach about love in the classroom?
Teachers can have students create storyboard cells to visually represent examples of love, such as family, friends, or pets. Adding titles or descriptions encourages reflection, and combining student work into a larger quilt fosters community and discussion around different types of love.
What does love look like in a school community?
Love in a school community appears as acts of kindness, support among classmates, teachers helping students, and celebrating diverse relationships. It’s about building connections, showing empathy, and supporting each other during happy and difficult times.
Why is it important to teach about different types of love, not just romantic love?
Teaching about different types of love helps students appreciate family, friends, and community, not just romance. It encourages empathy, emotional awareness, and a sense of belonging for all students.
What are some creative ways to represent love without using words?
Students can use pictures, drawings, or symbols in a storyboard or quilt format to show love without words. Visual storytelling allows for personal expression and highlights the many emotions and connections that define love.
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