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Children pass out Valentine's cards in school to practice social inclusion, empathy, and kindness. Teachers use the tradition to ensure every student feels noticed and valued, enforcing classroom rules that require children to give a card to every classmate so no one is left out. [1, 2]
Social and Emotional Learning
- Teaching inclusion: Schools structure card exchanges so that if a child participates, they must bring enough for the entire class, preventing hurt feelings. [1, 2]
- Practicing empathy: Writing names and handing out small tokens helps young children learn how small gestures brighten someone else's day. [1, 2]
- Building community: Decorating mailboxes or bags and trading cards creates a shared, festive classroom experience.