Valentine’s Day Mad Lib: Arya’s Annapolis Adventure

We hope you and your family enjoy some Valentine’s Day magic on February 14! If you find yourself with some down time, give this quick Valentine’s-themed Mad Lib a whirl with your kids. You might see some familiar sights along the way (…and shh! don’t tell them it’s also a grammar review!) Please enjoy this Valentine’s treat from Annapolis Moms Media!

Once upon a time, in Annapolis, Maryland, there lived a ____1____ (adjective) girl named Arya. Arya adored Valentine’s Day because it was a day filled with love, friendship, and sweet ____2____(noun). This year, Arya wanted to make Valentine’s Day extra special for her friends and family.

Arya set out to explore Annapolis, searching for the perfect gifts and ___3____ (plural noun) to share with her loved ones. She strolled down Main Street, where the shops were adorned with red and pink ____4___ (plural noun), and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked ____5___ (food).

Her first stop was Sofi’s Crepes, where the aroma of cinnamon and sugar wafted through the air. Arya was suddenly very hungry for a snack! She chose her favorite toppings to go inside her crepe: Nutella, strawberries, and ___6____ (food).

Then she walked to Annabelle’s and bought some cheese and crackers for the special grown-ups coming to the party, like her grandparents, ____7____ (superhero), and ____8___ (TV character).

Last, she visited Old Fox Books, one of her favorite places! There, she picked out colorful Valentine’s Day cards for her friends and family, and also a book about ___9____ (type of animal) for her little brother.

As Arya wandered through the streets of Annapolis, she noticed that the city seemed to sparkle with the magic of Valentine’s Day. She was so happy, she ___10____ (sound, past tense) and smiled at everyone she met.

With her arms full of gifts and goodies, Arya returned home to prepare for a(n) ___11____ (adjective) Valentine’s Day celebration with her family. She decorated her room with paper hearts and twinkling lights.

That evening, Arya’s friends and family gathered in her home, told stories about their day, laughed and snacked on the yummy treats like chocolate-covered ___12____ (food). Even her pet ____13___ (animal) seemed to be having a ___14____ (adjective) time!

At that moment, surrounded by the people she loved most, Arya realized that what she really loves about Valentine’s Day is not the gifts or candy; it’s the warm, cozy feeling she gets celebrating with friends and family and knowing how much she is loved.