Valentines Day is this coming Sunday. My daughters preschool is having a little celebration on Friday during which little cards will be exchanged. Shes extremely excited about Valentines Day as is her little sibling. As I write this theyre making Valentines Day cookies (with guidance). Another Valentines Day activity that they might be doing (with guidance) is making edible glass hearts with isomalt crystals..

Making edible glass hearts is the subject of the latest SciShow Kids video. The video begins by discussing how glass is made prior to moving into an explanation of how sugar, like sand, can be melted. The video then describes why isomalt is used to make edible glass hearts (melting point) and how it can be done at home with the supervision of a moms and dad. Like all SciShow Kids videos the description consists of lots of links to extra resources including this one that has actually composed directions..

The following video from Its Okay To Be Smart (produced by PBS Digital Studios) describes why human beings kiss, the history of signs related to kissing, and some cultural views of kissing. When I saw this video I immediately believed of my friends who teach intermediate school and high school health classes.

Valentines Day is this coming Sunday. Shes really excited about Valentines Day as is her little sister. As I write this theyre making Valentines Day cookies (with guidance).

If youre looking to work a little Valentines Day themed activity into your middle school or high school classes in the next couple of days, here are 3 excellent videos to think about viewing.

The following enjoyable video, also from Its Okay to Smart, attempts to utilize mathematics to figure out the chances of a 25 years of age lady finding love in New York. (Remember, the video is simply for fun).

Why Do We Love? The lesson will not offer you with any clear responses, but it will make you think.