Make February speech therapy sessions fun and meaningful with this engaging sentence-building activity! Students will practice sentence formulation while focusing on friendship, kindness, and acts of service—perfect for fostering both language and social skills.
Sweet Hearts Friendship Valentine Sentences makes sentence-building interactive and engaging! Designed for K-6th grade students, this resource helps kids create sentences while practicing essential language concepts. Using “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” and “why” cards, students can mix and match to form fun and meaningful sentences. Unlike traditional Valentine’s Day activities, this resource emphasizes kindness, helping others, and positive social interactions. Two versions are included: a black-bordered set and a color-coded version for extra support, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
What’s Included in This Sweet Hearts Friendship Valentine Sentence Builder:
- 12 ‘who’ cards featuring Sweet Heart characters (showing different emotions)
- 28 ‘what’ cards with friendship actions (like writing a letter or making a friendship bracelet, etc.)
- 24 ‘where’ cards with unique locations (like the park, library, or Grandma’s house, etc.)
- 16 ‘when’ cards (like “Last week,” or “On Random Acts of Kindness Day”)
- 24 ‘why’ cards with February-themed reasons (because he likes treats, to make friends, etc.)
- 1 visual sentence-building mat
- 1 student worksheet for independent practice
- Google Slides™️ version for teletherapy or digital sessions
- 2 Versions: black-bordered and color-coded for differentiation
- Clear instructions for implementation
You’ll love how this resource combines sentence-building practice with themes of kindness and friendship! Students will stay engaged as they mix and match sentence components to create both silly and meaningful sentences. The color-coded version makes it easier for students who need visual support, while the included worksheet provides an extra opportunity for independent practice. Plus, it’s completely low-prep—just print, cut, and go!
Perfect For
- Sentence building and formulation
- WH question practice
- Grammar and syntax development
- Vocabulary expansion
- Narrative skills
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
Implementation Tips
Start simple by having students create basic sentences using 2-3 components, then gradually add more elements as they progress. Challenge advanced students to move sentence parts around or create silly friendship stories. The activity works great as a quick warm-up or full session material.
Katarina J. –
Love this resource and so did my students! I love the way it breaks down the parts of the sentence.
Amanda M. –
This resource works well with the students who are good readers.
Sarah J. –
A fun, seasonal way to work on syntax! I have other materials from this series and love them. Thank you!
Emily B. –
This was such a cute activity to use in my speech sessions with students! They loved the visuals and it was great for me to have a resource I can use again year after year- thanks!!
Minnesota SLP –
This was a really helpful and fun resource. My students enjoyed this activity!
Abigail D. –
I love all of the sentence building activities from Speechy Musings! It makes my speech therapy sessions much easier and is a fun and engaging way for my students to practice while using themed vocabulary!
Jen B the SLP –
love this!
these are great for helping to create longer sentences with my students.