Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine SymbolsHearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols by Edna Barth, illustrated by Ursula Arndt This book describes the celebration of St. Valentine's Day from pagan festivals to present day activities. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick or treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentines Day. But where do these customs come from, when did

golden lands and kingdoms of beautiful colours

Organic Mammoth Melting Pea Seeds

a full-page exercise draws the topic to a close by reviewing what was learned earlier that week

fill with water and decorative objects (see ideas below) and freeze for 12-24 hours

This unique activity kit is fun for kids and great for Halloween parties

The Breathing Circle can be used at home or in the classroom with young children ages from 18 months up to around seven years

from the String Quartet in B-flat Major

This book helps children think creatively and critically in just 10 minutes a day

84 Picture Cards

including Flinch 2000-a "zestier" way to play Flinch with new "wild" cards

The 75 hands-on art activities that accompany the reproductions develop thinking

Activities build skills in each trait—ideas