Valentine's Day Math for Toddlers and Preschoolers

One of the activities I put in my kids' Valentine mailboxes involved M&M's, which they both love.  This was a super simple activity and worked on number recognition and counting. 

I drew 8 hearts on a piece of paper and numbered them one to eight.  I included a small bag of M&M's. The kids had to put the correct number of M&M's into each heart before they could eat them.


We've also practiced number recognition with Hershey's Kisses (we like chocolate around here) by going on a Kiss Hunt.


And for some great Valentine counting books, please check out our Valentine story props.




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8 comments:

  1. Tim, Allyson, and kidsFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I love these easy, but effective (and fun) counting ideas. Who wouldn't want to practice counting with chocolate? I know I would!

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  2. Bible Fun For KidsFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing this great idea at TGIF! Pinned it and will use it!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love the counting with the chocolate kisses. That heart is so cute with those kisses outlining it. :)

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  4. Casey LaBouveFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Love this!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 8, 2016 at 6:50 AM

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  7. UnknownFebruary 3, 2016 at 1:51 AM

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  8. Julie BoltonApril 29, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    With my kids, these M&Ms will dissapear if I don't be with them :)) Thank you for sharing!

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