More Than Candy Hearts: Turning Valentine’s Day Into a Lesson on True Friendship
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about candy, popularity, or quick crafts. More Than Candy Hearts is a teacher-ready guide that helps you transform Valentine’s Day into a meaningful learning experience centered on friendship, belonging, and community care.
Using the surface–shallow–deep culture framework, this resource supports K–12 educators in planning inclusive, low-prep activities that honor traditions and make values explicit—so every student feels seen and included.
What’s Included
✔️ A clear explanation of surface, shallow, and deep culture
✔️ Student reflection questions at each cultural level
✔️ Art, writing, and discussion activities focused on friendship and belonging
✔️ Middle/high school symbolism adaptations + elementary options
✔️ Multilingual learner (ML) supports (sentence frames, visuals, choice-based responses)
✔️ A culture iceberg planning chart for easy lesson design
✔️ Teacher tips for creating an inclusive Valentine’s Day (no popularity contests!)
More Than Candy Hearts: Turning Valentine’s Day Into a Lesson on True Friendship
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about candy, popularity, or quick crafts. More Than Candy Hearts is a teacher-ready guide that helps you transform Valentine’s Day into a meaningful learning experience centered on friendship, belonging, and community care.
Using the surface–shallow–deep culture framework, this resource supports K–12 educators in planning inclusive, low-prep activities that honor traditions and make values explicit—so every student feels seen and included.
What’s Included
✔️ A clear explanation of surface, shallow, and deep culture
✔️ Student reflection questions at each cultural level
✔️ Art, writing, and discussion activities focused on friendship and belonging
✔️ Middle/high school symbolism adaptations + elementary options
✔️ Multilingual learner (ML) supports (sentence frames, visuals, choice-based responses)
✔️ A culture iceberg planning chart for easy lesson design
✔️ Teacher tips for creating an inclusive Valentine’s Day (no popularity contests!)
