Oh, February. The month of love, increased chocolate, Hallmark card sales and kisses. Because Single Awareness Day (also known as Valentine's Day) is right around the corner, I decided to seek some advice to prepare myself for the holiday. Instead of asking someone older and wiser, I sought advice from a group of Kindergarten students that I get the pleasure of working with every day. Here is a few of their responses to the topic of love, relationships, and Valentine's Day.
NOTE: I did not make any of this up. This is 100% the words of 5-6 year-olds. I also changed these cute kiddos names so they won't be embarrassed when they're older.
What is love?
"You kiss?" -Lynn, 6
"It's when somebody likes someone and somebody else likes some, and they go on something called a date." -Jane, 5
"By being in friendship." -Daniel, 5
"It means you like each other. It means marry. And kiss." -Trent, 6
If someone likes you, what are you supposed to do?
"Say thank you." -Trey, 6
"Do nothing." -Cole, 5
"Hang out with them all the time." -May, 5
"Kiss them. Or just hug them. Or high-five." -Trent, 6
"You hold hands with them." -Anne, 5
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
"'Cause the Indians and Pilgrims thought, um, they would have a Valentine's 'cause the Indians think they found their land first and the Pilgrims want to celebrate Valentine's so they can share this world." -Jane, 5
"Because it's good and thankless." -Trey, 6
"Because it's when someone be's your Valentine girl and boy." -Alex, 6
"Because we like each other and we want to kiss." -Trent, 6
"Because it's the most important day of the year and we give gifts to everyone." -Anne, 6
When is Valentine's Day?
"Friday." -Lynn, 6
Who is Cupid?
"Um, Jesus." -Anne, 5
"A mouse." -Lynn, 6
"A naked baby that shoots arrows and falls in love." -Trey, 6
"He dances." -May, 5
"I think we read a story about him. He, he, he got in jail because, uh, he was helping people get married and there was a ruler." -Paige, 5
How do you ask a boy/girl to be your Valentine?
"Kiss her. Or just say, 'Will you marry me?' Or say, 'I like you.' Or shake your booty." -Trent, 6
"Will you be my Valentimes?" -Trey, 6
"Will you marry me, please?" -Lynn, 6
"Give them a Valentine's Day card that says 'Will you be my Valentine?' and they might sign it." -Anne, 5
If anyone could be your Valentine who would it be?
"Don't tell anyone this. I have a boyfriend." -Paige, 5
"My dad." -Jane, 5
"Miss Kaylee." -Lynn, 6 (I said yes of course!)
Happy Valentine's Day from my wacky group of Kindergarten students and myself. May it be filled with love, kisses, and maybe marriage.
