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Swedish Kids Leave Valentines In Random Places For Anyone to Find

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Swedish Kids Leave Valentines In Random Places For Anyone to Find
Teacher Karen Swartz Larsson led children in two of her classes (comprised of fourth to seventh-graders), in making valentines for strangers. This Friday, they set out to leave the handmade cards in random public places around Stockholm. On buses, subway trains, and a hospital, they cards spread uplifting messages like, 'You are loved,' and 'You are perfect the way you are!'

Teacher Karen Swartz Larsson led children in two of her classes (comprised of fourth to seventh-graders), in making valentines for strangers. This Friday, they set out to leave the handmade cards in random public places around Stockholm.

On buses, subway trains, and a hospital, they cards spread uplifting messages like, ‘You are loved,' and ‘You are perfect the way you are!'

(READ the story in the Huffington Post)

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