Looking for an engaging, low-prep way to help students practice identifying like terms? This Valentine’s Day themed algebra activity makes practice hands-on and meaningful!

Students color-code heart-shaped algebraic terms by grouping like terms. Each worksheet increases in rigor, making this perfect for differentiation in Grades 6–9.

Whether you're introducing like terms or reviewing before combining like terms, this activity builds strong foundational understanding in a fun and creative way.

What’s Included:

• 4 Differentiated Identifying Like Terms Worksheets
• Single Variable Practice
• No-Negative Option
• Rational Coefficient Practice (decimals, fractions, powers, square roots)
• Multivariable Practice (x, y, z with exponents)
• Complete Answer Keys

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

✔ Differentiated levels of difficulty
✔ Engaging Valentine’s Day theme
✔ Encourages precision and attention to detail
✔ Great for math centers or stations
✔ Low prep – just print and go
✔ Works for Grades 6 to 9 algebra

Skills Covered:

• Identifying like terms
• Understanding coefficients
• Comparing exponents
• Recognizing multivariable structure
• Preparing to combine like terms

This activity is perfect for February math lessons, review days, sub plans, or anytime you want students actively engaged in algebra practice.