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Estimating and Measuring with Candy Hearts

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Candy hearts are a fun and familiar part of Valentine’s Day celebrations, but did you know that they can also be used as a teaching tool for math? This printable math activity from Buggy and Buddy is a great example of how conversation hearts can be used to teach math concepts in a fun and engaging way.

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In this activity, kids are asked to estimate and measure the number of candy hearts for each flower. They can then use this information to practice math skills such as counting, measuring, and estimating. This activity is a good one for reinforcing these concepts, and it is also a great way to get kids excited about math.

If you are looking for other ways to use candy hearts to teach math, here are a few suggestions:

  • Sort the candy hearts by color and have kids practice counting and graphing the results.
  • Use the candy hearts to practice skip counting and other arithmetic skills.
  • Create a math scavenger hunt using the candy hearts as clues.
  • Use the candy hearts to practice measurement concepts such as size, weight, and volume.

Overall, candy hearts are a fun and versatile tool for teaching math to kids. Whether you use them in a structured activity or as a casual learning tool, they are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. So, this printable math activity from Buggy and Buddy is a good one for estimating and measuring and it uses candy hearts.

The picture includes heart flowers of different heights. Kids can estimate how many hearts tall each one is, then use hearts to see how close their estimate was.

This is a great reminder to kids that you don’t have to always measure with a ruler. You can even extend the activity to measure items in the house or classroom, as long as you have enough candy.

 

[Photo: Buggy and Buddy.]

 

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