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Valentine’s Day Unboxed (Digital Magazine)

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Today, Valentine’s Day is a worldwide holiday, celebrated with candy, chocolate, love notes, and romantic dinners. But would it surprise you to know that it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that Valentine’s Day really acquired its association with love? Before that, Valentine’s Day was Saint Valentine’s Day, a Catholic feast day, and even before that ancient festivals of fertility dominated the month of February, and were precursors to the Valentine’s celebrations today. In this lesson you’ll… ♥️Learn how Valentine’s Day got its name & the origins of Valentine’s symbols and phrases we still use today 💐 Discover a 19th-century secret language of love that was full of potential miscommunication 🐺Find out what wolves, bees, and birds have in common with Valentine’s Day 💝 Make some Valentines treats and learn the origin of popular candy ☕️ Hold a Valentine’s Day poetry teatime 🌏 Explore celebrations of love & friendship around the world and more! 52 pages, full color
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Uncover the surprising history behind Valentine’s Day with Valentine’s Day Unboxed! This engaging digital magazine takes you beyond the candy and roses to explore the origins, traditions, and global celebrations of love and friendship. Perfect for homeschoolers and history lovers alike, this resource blends historical insight with hands-on activities for an immersive learning experience.

What’s Inside Valentine’s Day Unboxed?

  • The Origins of Valentine’s Day: Learn how the holiday got its name and trace its evolution from ancient fertility festivals to a Catholic feast day and, finally, to the romantic holiday we know today.
  • Symbolism and Traditions: Discover the hidden meanings behind classic symbols and phrases that we still use today. Answer the question: what do almonds, hearts, and amethysts have to do with the holiday’s patron saint?
  • Secret Language of Flowers: Decode a 19th-century love language where every bloom held a special (and sometimes confusing!) message.
  • Animals & Valentine’s Day: Find out what wolves, bees, and birds have to do with romance and why they became linked to February 14.
  • Sweet Treats & Candy Origins: Whip up delicious and festive treats while learning the surprising history behind popular sweets.
  • Poetry & Love Letters: Host a Valentine’s Day poetry teatime and explore the rich literary traditions of love and friendship.
  • Global Celebrations: Explore how love and friendship different cultures around the world celebrate this holiday.

Why Choose Valentine’s Day Unboxed?

  • Comprehensive & Engaging: Go beyond the typical love stories to explore the real history behind Valentine’s Day.
  • Hands-On Learning: Recipes, crafts, and activities bring history to life.
  • Perfect for Homeschool & Classroom Use: Designed for students of all ages, this magazine provides an in-depth yet accessible look at the holiday’s traditions.

Celebrate the History of Love & Friendship

From ancient Rome to modern-day traditions, Valentine’s Day Unboxed reveals the fascinating evolution of this beloved holiday.

Download Valentine’s Day Unboxed today and explore the history, symbolism, and global traditions of love!

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Middle Ages History-to-Go Kits: Hands-On History Lessons Made Easy

Looking for an easy, hands-on history lesson for your group? We’ve done the work for you with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits, designed to bring beautiful, engaging, and memorable history experiences into your classroom, co-op, or event.

These ready-to-go history kits are the perfect complement to your lesson plan, giving students K–12 the chance to connect with history through authentic, creative, and educational activities. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, running a homeschool group, or planning a special event, our hands-on history kits save you time and effort so you can focus on what you do best: teaching!


What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use
  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included
  • A historical topic overview related to the activity
  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions
  • Hands-on projects designed to engage sensory learners and spark curiosity

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly—just open the box and go!


Why Choose Middle Ages History-to-Go?

Our hands-on Middle Ages history kits immerse students in a vibrant, multi-sensory exploration of medieval life across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. From castles to cathedrals and knights to merchants, these lessons offer students an authentic look at the rich history of the medieval world.

What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring medieval history to life:

  • Over 60 historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use

  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included

  • A historical topic overview related to the activity

  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions

  • Hands-on projects that help students create and explore medieval life

Activities cover a wide range of medieval cultures and traditions. Students might:

  • Stitch an image from the Bayeux Tapestry panel or craft rune jewelry from the Anglo-Saxons
  • Build a bee house inspired by Charlemagne’s contributions to agriculture
  • Create a sparkling rainbow prism pendant inspired by science in the Islamic Empire
  • Paint an icon like those of the Byzantine Empire
  • Play with shagai (sheep ankle bones) or craft a wool felted ball from Mongolian traditions
  • Play a working set of pan pipes or make a harness f0r a drinking horn, echoing Viking life
  • Fold intricate origami inspired by medieval Japan
  • Build a Maya-inspired calendar
  • Make money cowrie shell jewelry inspired by the Benin Kingdom

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly: just open the kit and go!

Each activity uses a multi-sensory approach to help students truly experience history, not just read about it. These kits are ideal for busy teachers, charter school classes, history clubs, festivals, and more. Let’s make hands-on learning accessible and exciting for everyone.


Perfect For:

  • Busy teachers who want an easy, engaging lesson
  • Sensory learners who thrive on hands-on activities
  • Charter school or public school classes
  • History clubs and special events
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  • Library programs, reading prizes, and museum gift shops

Product Details

  • Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items
  • Orders that don’t meet the minimum will not be processed
  • Designed for students K–12
  • All supplies, directions, and historical context included

Make history unforgettable with Middle Ages History-to-Go kits: your all-in-one solution for easy, authentic, and educational hands-on lessons. Place your order today and bring the past to life for your students!

 

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