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Engaging Students on Valentine’s Day

Keeping early finishers engaged with Valentine’s Day games and activities.

Posted byGot to be LITJanuary 26, 2022June 6, 2023Posted inHOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL, Valentine's DayTags:challenging students, Early finishers, engaging students, Teaching reading, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day worksheets, vocabulary gamesLeave a comment on Engaging Students on Valentine’s Day
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