Happy Valentine’s Day, teachers! I hope this special day brings you love, joy, and lots of inspiration for your lessons. I know you all work so hard to make each day meaningful and memorable for your students, and I want to make that a little easier for you this year by sharing some ideas on how to incorporate technology and digital literacy into your classroom activities.

One of the best ways to get started is by using fun and engaging resources, like those available from Galaxy-Boy Delivery. They offer a wide range of lesson plans that cover a variety of topics, from STEM to gaming for kids. Their lesson plans are perfect for incorporating into your Valentine’s Day activities and lessons.

Here are ten creative ways you can teach digital literacy on Valentine’s Day:

1. Create a digital Valentine’s Day card – Use tools like Canva or Adobe Spark to create digital Valentine’s Day cards. Have students design cards for their classmates, family, or even their teachers!
   
2. Play coding games – There are many coding games available online, like Scratch and Code.org, that are perfect for a fun and interactive Valentine’s Day activity.
   
3. Make a love-themed robot – Have students use Lego Robotics kits or similar technology to build a love-themed robot. Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate elements of love and Valentine’s Day into their design.
   
4. Create a love-themed video game – Use game-making software, like Stencyl or Construct, to create a love-themed video game. Have students work in teams to create a fun and interactive game that incorporates elements of love and Valentine’s Day.
   
5. Use virtual reality to explore love and relationships – There are many virtual reality apps and games available that explore love and relationships. Use these resources to spark discussions and debates in the classroom.
   
6. Write love letters to future selves – Have students write love letters to their future selves, imagining what they hope their future relationships will be like. They can then use technology to store and preserve their letters for future reference.
   
7. Make a love-themed website – Encourage students to create a website that celebrates love and relationships. They can use website builders like Wix or Squarespace to design their site and add interactive elements like quizzes, games, and polls.
   
8. Use AI to analyze love songs – Have students use AI technology to analyze popular love songs. They can compare and contrast the lyrics and themes of different songs, and discuss how love and relationships are represented in music. Kid appropriate of course!

As a single mom of two tech-savvy boys, I’ve seen firsthand how digital literacy and technology can bring joy and creativity into our lives. My boys love using technology to create, explore and learn new things, especially when it comes to coding and robotics. One of the funniest moments was when my younger son decided to ask our Amazon Echo to tell jokes. Every time someone said “Alexa,” the jokes would start rolling in. It was hilarious! We were all laughing so hard, and my older son was so proud of his little brother for figuring out the device.

One time, my older son, who was especially interested in coding at the time, decided to create a video game for the whole family to play on Valentine’s Day. He worked tirelessly on it for weeks and finally, on the big day, we all gathered around the computer to give it a try.

As we started playing, we quickly realized that my son had added all of our family members as characters in the game and had made it a race to collect as many virtual chocolates and hearts as possible. We were all laughing and having a blast, and even my mom, a retired teacher, was impressed with my son’s creativity and coding skills.

It was moments like this that made me realize the importance of teaching digital literacy and technology to our kids. Not only does it help to develop important skills for their future, but it also brings families together and makes learning fun and engaging. So, this Valentine’s Day, I encourage all teachers to incorporate technology and digital literacy into their lessons and make it a fun and memorable experience for their students.

So there you have it, ten creative ways to bring love and technology into the classroom this Valentine’s Day. I hope these ideas inspire you and your students to have fun while learning about digital literacy. And, if you’re looking for even more resources, be sure to check out Galaxy-Boy Delivery’s Lesson Plans. Happy Valentine’s Day!