Young children have great responses to these prompts!! One student (kindergarten) even told the class that giving someone a dog was a great way to show love because then he'd have a forever friend! (Insert: tears!!) Lots of students told me they loved books...and that's when I fell a little bit more in love with them, too!! ;)
I teach all students from grades Pre-K through 8 both library and tech but posed the following prompt, one afternoon to the kids in Homework Club, part of our After Care program. The students I talked to are in grades 3-5. I asked them to help me with a little project (kind of extending our library discussions) and got some really great answers. I thought I'd share them with you!
Love is...
L (3rd grade) said: a happy thing that feels good.
A (3rd grade girl) said: an expression...like I love my mom and I just can't help it! I want to hug her and squeeze her.
P (5th grade) said: to care for one another.
J (3rd grade girl) said: My cats...I love my cats!
J (4th grade boy) said: like...happy stuff...being nice, kind and hugs and kisses.
G (4th grade) said: I guess....thinking...thinking...thinking...happiness!
A (5th grade girl) said: CUPID!
A (5th grade) said: being nice to others!
AD: (5th grade boy) said: I don't know. I don't really think about it much. Basically caring for others in a strong way...I guess...
I thought these were some honest and thoughtful answers!
When we go downstairs to meet up with the rest of the after care kids and I get bombarded with tight hugs from students, I feel loved and know that this is love to them. They make me smile!
The Blended Blog has been running a series all February long called The Look of Love. It has been outstanding. I've been loving the varying perspectives and different takes on the topic. This was one series for our collective that I did not participate in or contribute a post too. Being the total single girl and having no lost loves that deserve any kind of attention, I didn't think I'd have much to offer on the subject. Deena's post all about loving yourself hit home for me... I like me...and if that all I got, that's ok.
But I'm not gonna be sulky or lonely this Valentine's Day!! I'll be spending part of the day with my best friends and the night in my PJs with a glass (or bottle!) of wine!! And maybe, just maybe some flowers will show up at my door!!
I hope you all know the best kind of love in your life and share your love with others! Not just on Valentine's Day but EVERYDAY!
Aw, I love this post. Kids have the best answers to things. I just asked Willis (gr 3) what love is he said: it's someone who cares about each other and they look out for each other. It's when you like, I don't know, go on dates?
ReplyDeleteThis comment and sweet Willis' answer is totally my fave!!
DeleteThis is adorable. Kids are so sweet!!
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ReplyDeleteEnjoy being single lady! You'll find your someone soon enough. Being married to that one is wonderful but being single is also a fun adventure! So drink your wine, watch movies and order some good food! Happy Valentines!
Love this! The kids had such great answers. I am going to ask Baby Fox tomorrow see what he says.
ReplyDeleteI adore it when I ask kids to define love and they give me those innocent and pure definitions from their hearts. It makes me weepy. I wish we could keep that with us for always but all too often growing up jades us. I LOVE this post and I LOVE how awesome you are! xoxox Amanda
ReplyDeleteKids say the best things. I miss that about teaching for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! Thanks so much for sharing with us - I miss having little kids around! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear librarian buddy-o-mine, for sharing this book (have never read it but had it in my library!) and the children's wise definitions for love. Out of the mouths of babes, huh? You are so loved by a long line of so many, Katie, and I am at the head of that line!
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