Gifts for February

I will make you brooches and toys for your delight

Of bird song at morning and starshine at night.

I will make a palace fit for you and me,

Of green days in forest

And blue days at sea. 

My Valentine ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

Enjoying His Creation in February ~ Are you planning to join in for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count?  Whether formally tallying bird sightings or simply enjoying fluttering creatures from our window, this event has made it onto our calendar.   To attract more birds lovely to your own backyard,  these birdfeeders look fun to make and seem pretty easy too!

Poetry for February ~  Could you invite your child to pen a bit of original poetry this month?  Perhaps the topic could have something to do with love?  

{Wouldn't it would be fun for students to email me their poems and then have their names put into a draw for A Child's Garden of Poetry DVD!?  Some  guidelines for writing words poetic are highlighted here: Poetry for Kids. Perhaps I'll put my pen to paper too, and share a poem or maybe two ... {smile}}

Readings for the Book Basket in February ~ If you are interested in learning about the origins of Valentine's Day, then these two books, which have made their way into our book baskets, may be of interest to you:  The Story of Valentine's Day by Clyde Robert Bulla and Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda.

Being a Good Friend during February ~ This stitched card idea is currently a work in progress.  Taking homemade cards and little gifts to our neighbourhood friends is a bit of a tradition on Valentine's.  Just to share: one of our favourite friendship books for little girls is this one from Emilie Barnes.  {There's a little boy version too!}  And this printable study on friendship looks to be quite insightful too!

Making a Memory in February ~ A beautiful way to share love verses with the family! And I find that I keep going back to Sally Clarkson's words on her Valentine traditions.  She continues to inspire me.

Something for the Fridge Door in February ~ Love verses to remind me that the first step to love is patience.  

Words during February ~ Something to watch and listen to often this month.   Living grateful for His Love.  

May this month be filled with much love and friendship! ~ Jessica