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    St. Valentine’s Day Homeschool Freebies

    February 2, 2025

    One of the things that I really enjoy with my oldest son is doing seasonal-themed homeschool activities.

    Since February has begun, we are learning about Valentine’s Day! As a bicultural, international family, it’s exciting to learn about the different aspects of holidays, and create our own family traditions.

    Doing fun activities is also helpful for getting over the midwinter slump during the coldest time of the year!

    Continue reading below for some Valentine’s Day freebies!! Please note that this post includes an affiliate link. If you choose to use it, it helps our family. Thank you so much!!

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