If you’re looking for a fun activity to celebrate Valentine’s day with your child, here is the list for you! This list is specifically for math and science, but if you’re looking for fine motor, gross motor, language and literacy, or social-emotional activities, we’ve got you covered, too!

These activities correspond with the following DRDP measures:

COG 1: Spatial Relationships

Child increasingly shows understanding of how objects move in space or fit in different spaces

COG 2: Classification

Child shows an increasing ability to compare, match, and sort objects into groups according to their attributes

COG 3: Number Sense of Quantity

Child shows developing understanding of number and quantity

COG 4: Number Sense of Math Operations

Child shows increasing ability to add and subtract small quantities of objects

COG 5: Measurement

Child shows an increasing understanding of measurable properties such as size, length, weight, and capacity (volume), and how to quantify those properties

COG 7: Shapes

Child shows an increasing knowledge of shapes and their characteristics

COG 8: Cause and Effect

Child demonstrates an increasing ability to observe, anticipate, and reason about the relationship between cause and effect

PD-HLTH 4: Fine Motor Manipulative Skills
Child demonstrates increasing precision, strength, coordination, and efficiency when using muscles of the hand for play and functional tasks

LLD 7: Concepts About Print
Child shows an increasing understanding of the conventions and physical organization of print material and that print carries meaning

Math Activities

1. Valentine’s Day Counting Cards by 123Homeschool4Me

Create these adorable counting cards and practice number sense!

2. Candy Hearts Count and Clip By Modern Preschool

Practice number sense of quantity with this activity. It’s even complete with a free template!

3. Play Dough Number Mats by Life Over C’s

Practice fine motor skills and counting with these versatile number mats! You can even create your own playdough using either one of these two methods: homemade playdough no-cook recipe, homemade playdough cooked recipe.

Science Activities

4. Fizzing Hearts by Lessons 4 Little Ones

Create some fizzing hearts with this easy, low-prep activity!

5. Blooming Hearts by Entertain Your Toddler

Let your love bloom with this quick and easy science activity.

6. Valentine’s Day Oil & Water Density Activity by Little Bins for Little Hands

Explore the density, textures, and colors of different materials with this oil and water activity!

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