Math Worksheets: Valentine’s Day
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 11
Coordinating Activities
Valentine’s Day Lovebug Math Activities
- Tic tac toe boards in pink, blue and black and white with heart game pieces (4 pages)
- 1 lovebug color-by-key counting page
- 2 lovebug dots pages for drawing or dotting hearts to match a number
- 1 lovebug number cards page
- 1 lovebug number sequencing page (1-12)
- 1 page of directions
Print in color or black and white. Laminate the tic tac toe boards to use with dry-erase markers.
Required Materials:
- Paper, Printer, Ink
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Laminator (optional)
Standards for Counting and Cardinality
These Valentine’s Day pages support early math standards connected to counting objects, writing numbers and number order.
Common Core State Standards: Mathematics
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3: Write numbers from 0 to 20. Kids write numbers on the lovebug pages.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions. Kids count hearts to match each number.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.2: Count forward beginning from a given number. Kids put lovebug numbers in order.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics
- PK4.V.A.2: Children count up to 10 objects with one-to-one correspondence.
- TEKS K.2B: Read, write and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- K.NS.1.a: Count up to 30 objects and state the last number as the total.
- K.NS.2.b: Build a set of objects to match a given numeral.
Valentine’s Day Lovebug Math Activities help preschool and kindergarten kids count, write numbers and put numbers in order with printable Valentine’s Day math pages.
These sweet lovebugs make Valentine’s Day math extra fun!
Kids play tic tac toe with heart pieces, color hearts to match a key, draw or dot hearts on lovebugs to match a number and put lovebug numbers 1-12 in order.
The mix of games and pages makes this set easy to use in centers, small groups or a Valentine’s Day party.
Print a set for each child or laminate the games for a Valentine’s Day math center.
How to Use Valentine’s Day Lovebug Math Activities
- Choose an activity page.
- Read the directions together.
- Count, color, dot or sequence the lovebugs.
- Play a round of tic tac toe when you finish.
Small Group: Play tic tac toe in pairs and work through the counting pages together.
Independent Practice: Place the pages and games in a center. Kids complete them on their own.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Activities
Every group of kids has a mix of counting, number recognition and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with numbers 1-5.
- Count the hearts together.
- Use finger dots to show the hearts.
- Sequence a few numbers at a time.
For On-Level Practice:
- Complete each page.
- Say the number words as you count.
- Put all 12 numbers in order.
- Play tic tac toe with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Sequence the numbers backward.
- Write the number words.
- Make your own lovebug counting page.
- Add the hearts on two lovebugs.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Model the number word and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use tongs or tweezers to place counters for added fine motor practice.
- Repeat the same small set of numbers across several sessions.
- Talk about Valentine’s Day and name the heart colors.
Valentine’s Day Lovebug Math Activities Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Valentine’s Day themes
- Math centers
- Morning tubs
- Small-group instruction
- Intervention
- Special education
- Speech, OT and early intervention sessions
- Homeschool preschool and kindergarten
- Substitute plans
