Free Valentine's Day Conversation Heart Counting Cards

Let me ask you a serious question. Do you actually eat the candy conversation hearts??!! I don’t particularly enjoy the chalky consistency, but somehow they have become an intrinsic part of our Valentine’s Day celebrations. It’s almost like fruitcake at Christmas! You buy them, you give them away, but I don’t know anyone who actually eats them. So, when you get those conversation hearts that you aren’t actually going to eat, you can do this activity instead! These free printable conversation heart counting cards for 1-10 are a fun way to practice counting!

valentine conversation heart counting cards

these free printable conversation heart counting cards for 1-10 are a fun way to practice counting! the kids will love putting real conversation hearts on the pictures as they work on one-to-one correspondence.

these conversation heart counting cards for 1-10 are a fun way to practice counting! the kids will love putting real conversation hearts on the pictures as they work on one-to-one correspondence.

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool

Kindergarten

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Materials Needed for the Valentines Counting Mats Activity:

Laminating Supplies
Printing Paper
Conversation Candy Hearts

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Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Counting

Counting and practicing one-to-one correspondence are both important skills for early mathematicians. The Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Counting Cards provide children with basic math knowledge they need to build upon future math skills.

These cards are perfect for new learners who are not ready for independent counting. The kids simply cover each conversation heart picture on the card as they are counting. That way they know when to stop for each number.

Maybe your child has already mastered counting to 10? We have even more counting practice to keep them engaged and challenged with the Valentine’s Day Skip Counting Puzzle. We even have Valentine’s Day Counting Mats for numbers 11-20.

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Benefits of using the Valentine’s Day Counting Cards

While the main point of using the Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Counting Cards is to, well…. count, there are more great concepts that can be practiced.

One-to-one correspondence- counting while placing objects on the counting cards is an example of one-to-one correspondence. This is the ability to match an object in a set with a number word or a space.
Fine motor skills- When children use their fingers and hands to place the conversation hearts on the cards, they are practicing fine motor skills. Pinching, gripping, zipping, and cutting are all fine motor skills.
Literacy- Children will use their literacy and phonics skills to figure out the first letter and sound on the number word. After determining the sound of the letter, they can use this information to figure out or ‘read’ the number number.

Materials You Will Need for the Conversation Hearts Counting Cards:

Paper or cardstock
Printer
Laminating supplies
Conversation heart candy

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Counting Cards:

Step One:

Print and laminate the conversation heart counting cards (download below).

three hearts on conversation heart counting cards

Step Two:

Have your child cover the pictures of the hearts on the counting cards with the correct number of conversation heart candies.

What’s Next? Try This…

Does your kiddo need a brain break after working with the Valentine’s Day Heart Counting Cards? Try using the Valentine’s Day Gross Motor Cube activity. What a great way to celebrate love and friendship then with fun movements and exercises.

Ways to Adapt or Edit the Valentine’s Day Heart Counting Cards

Valentine’s day is loaded with candy and sweet treats. You can opt to skip the candy hearts by using mini heart erasers, small crackers, or even coins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few FAQ’s about using the activity and counting in general.

How high should my preschooler be counting to?

All children are different and learn in different ways. Some preschoolers can count up to 20 or even 100; others may still be working on counting to 5. Continue to work with your little learner on different math activities for counting.

How else can I work with my child on counting?

Good news is that there are SO MANY ways to practice counting with your kids. Counting songs (5 Little Pumpkins), books (10 Black Dots by Donald Crews), and counting games are a great way to get your child excited about counting. Also don’t forget to use real life examples as a tool. Counting the number of grapes in a bunch, flowers in the yard, and coats in the closet show children that math is everywhere!

Let us know how this activity worked out for you. Share some pictures! We love to hear from you!