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Family Fun Inspiration for February

There is lots of inspiration this time of year for Family Fun Inspiration. Besides hearts and subtle signs of spring on the way, February is also Black History Month, Presidents’ Day and depending on the year, Lunar New Year. The following list of inspiration are ideas I’ve collected the last several years that our family partakes in. I hope it inspires you.

MAKE

Seashells in the shape of a heart

Valentine’s Day and Winter crafts

Nature-inspired crafts

Eats

EXPLORE

LEARN

Black History Month

Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year

Presidents Day

Nature

PLAY

February offers a wealth of themes to explore with your homeschoolers! Here are some engaging learning games categorized by age group:

Preschool/Kindergarten:

Valentine’s Day Bingo: Make your own bingo cards with Valentine-themed words or pictures. This reinforces vocabulary and visual recognition. Valentine’s Day Bingo for kids

Color Sorting with Conversation Hearts: Sort conversation hearts by color, practice counting, and learn about different shades of pink and red.

Grades 1-3:

Black History Month Memory Game: Make cards or (see this set on Amazon) featuring famous African Americans (think Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou). Flip cards face down, take turns revealing, and learn about their contributions.

Presidents’ Day Charades: Act out different presidents (Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt), and have others guess. Discuss their historical importance and interesting facts. Here’s a handy card game from Amazon.

Grades 4-6:

Geography Scavenger Hunt: Hide clues around the house related to different countries or continents. Solve the clues, learn about diverse cultures, and practice map skills. The World Game on Amazon.

Valentine’s Day Mad Libs: Create silly stories using Mad Libs templates with Valentine’s Day vocabulary. This encourages creative writing and parts of speech identification.

Grades 7-12:

Romantic Literature Escape Room: Hide clues within excerpts from classic love stories (Romeo & Juliet, Pride & Prejudice). Solve puzzles, analyze literary elements, and work together to “escape.” The Do-It-Yourself Escape Room book on Amazon.

Black History Month Debate: Research and debate the impact of prominent figures or events in Black history. This hones critical thinking, research skills, and persuasive communication.

Cardboard City Challenge: Build a miniature city out of cardboard, incorporating historical or scientific themes. Discuss architecture, design, and historical periods.

Bonus:

Incorporate February birthdays: Celebrate historical figures born in February (Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony) with themed activities or research projects.

Adapt classic games: Turn any board game into a learning experience by adding trivia questions related to February themes.

Remember, the most important aspect is to tailor these games to your family’s interests and learning goals. Have fun exploring and learning together!

What’s your family like to do in February? Let me know in the comments below!

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