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It's Valentines Day and I had a day of Kindies and third graders. The kindergarteners sang the book Mail Myself to You by Woodie Guthrie at the the start of art business each day of their rotation to practice. They did a great job learning the song and keeping our BIG secret! We carefully wrapped a student in the big paper like a present! Then we took the present to their am teacher and sang the song. When the teacher opened the present everyone squeeled in delight. Priceless!!! They also finished up their line drawing unit with Valentine Cats. Then my third graders discussed ways they could share their heart and bring kindness to those around them. They brainstormed some great ideas.Then we broke into groups of four. Created beautiful hearts and cut them into four pieces. The students "shared their heart" with their group. We hung up the finish pieces as a commitment to kindness. Later in February, first and second graders did an across grade project we called Buddy-flies. One group painted the paper for the background of the butterflies and the second used painted paper and scraps to add special details. Students know their buddy's name and are on the lookout for their airtist buddy! Kindness matters.