by Olive Pea
Wow! It’s already February! We are officially a whole month into the new year. I’m still trying to break the old habit of writing 2022 whenever I write down the date. Since a whole new year has started, this means that the cycle of TVE’s holiday events is starting over! Actually, the first holiday event of 2023 is coming up in the very near future. TVE’s Valentines Exchange will be held at two different Park Days. The first one takes place at Larkey Park Day, Thursday, February 9th. The second one takes place at Boone Acres Park Day, Friday, February 10th.
WHAT TO EXPECT
TVE’s annual Valentines exchange gives the kids of our homeschool community the opportunity to exchange Valentines with their Park Day friends! Once the exchange starts, everybody who brought Valentines should have them ready. While the kids are getting their Valentines ready, everybody should begin preparing the tables and set up Valentine boxes (or bags) for each participant. Once everything is set up, then kids who brought cards can start to drop them into other people’s boxes. Once everyone has put their Valentines in their friend’s Valentine boxes, the kids can start looking through the Valentines that they received.
THINGS TO BRING
In order to participate, you must bring these necessities:
- A box (or bag) with your name written in large letters on the front. This will be used for others to easily find where to put their Valentine to you.
Note:
Bags for you to decorate will be provided at the Boone Acres Park Day along with markers and stickers.
- Kid friendly Valentine cards, either pre made or handmade to give to your Park Day friends. Goodies can be included, but they are optional. Food is not allowed, to make sure those with food allergies are also included.
In past events, there were many Valentines received, and many smiling faces. Last year at Boone Acres Park Day the amount of children was underestimated and there was said to be double the amount on Exchange participants! At the Larkey Park Day, there were bouncy balls that everyone had a lot of fun playing with.
We hope to see you at this wonderful event, and hope you get lots of Valentines!
For more information, visit the TVE Park Day pages on Facebook to find out who will be at your Park Day!
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