With our Love, Z activities, students will be immersed in a heartwarming world of love. In addition to assembling a heart tangram puzzle, tracing and coloring the main character, and making a special Valentine, young learners will engage with the story through a variety of creative activities. Through fun, hands-on activities, they will also gain a deeper understanding of the narrative by sequencing events and defining love. In addition to enhancing literacy skills, the included activities also promote social and emotional learning, empathy and cooperation.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Complete a heart tangram puzzle.
• Trace and color the main character.
• Create a Valentine.
• Build the main character with shapes.
• Sequence the story.
• Write and draw about love.
• Define love.
• Sort shades of meaning.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Use digital tools to describe and define love.
• Create a love letter jar.

The Love, Z activities are heart-approved for whole-group love, heart-shaped stations, or individual choice, making them perfect for tailoring to diverse learning goals and skills with a touch of affection.

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About the Book and Soundscape

When a small robot named Z finds a message signed “Love, Beatrice,” they set out on an adventure to discover what love truly means. Blending retro chiptune, modern Nintendo-inspired melodies, sea shanties, and a cozy bossa nova theme, this delightful soundscape is sure to warm hearts.

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