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This Valentine’s Counting and Color Sorting Activity activity also includes:
Reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence with a Valentine's Day-themed counting and color sorting activity. Scholars sort foam hearts by color—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—then count and place them on a number line. Additionally, learners take part in crafts which include painting with marbles, frozen water color, foil hearts, spin art, and shimmer hearts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Administer the activity in small group math rotations
- If applicable, coordinate with your school's art teacher to conduct the crafts portion of the lesson
- Can be used at anytime of the year if you make hearts into different shapes
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a variety of materials—gather supplies and ask families to donate materials still in need
Pros
- Offers real world pictures for example purposes
- Lends itself nicely to both independent practice or collaborative learning
- Includes several links to additional Valentine's Day activities
Cons
Common Core
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