Party like you're a four year old!

When you were four, your perception of Valentine's Day focused on two main ideas: Valentine cards and candy. This week, I had to plan a Valentine's Party for a group of 5 four year olds, trying to keep in mind what they were really interested in.

It was my turn to host preschool for Ev's home preschool this Wednesday, so I brainstormed about ideas that pertained to the big heart day. I came up with a theme of letters.

The kids began class by decorating a foil-wrapped cardboard box (just like we all had in 3rd grade) that would be the container for their mail treats during the day.

Then, I herded the boys upstairs where we talked about how the mail works. The kids excitedly participated in a game I made where they pretended to be mailmen to find the letters I had "hidden" (left in plain sight) around the house. I gave them an official mail man hat (train conductor- but they had no idea!) to wear as they searched.

We sorted letters by zip code, street, and house number. We looked at letters in the envelopes and made words. Busy, Busy!

Other highlights for the morning were making --and eating-- heart shaped biscuit pizzas and reading Valentine books. The day culminated in Valentines and treats!

Their favorite activity is always the free play time. These boys are so imaginative! They love Ev's dress up clothes. This time they pretended they were starring in a TV show about superheroes, so they were all acting parts. It was awesome to be cast as the "fly on the wall" to their imaginations.

Truly, it was a fun-filled way to spend the only healthy day that I had in my house this week. The kids were hilarious, full of life, and willing to learn. (And they were able to fulfill their need of exchanging Valentines and eating yummy candy as well. . .)