💗 Valentine’s Day Color by Code | 3rd Grade Math Word Problems | TEKS 3.4A

Make your Valentine’s Day math lessons engaging and fun with this Valentine’s Day Color-by-Code activity pack for 3rd Grade TEKS 3.4A. Students will practice solving one-step and two-step addition and subtraction word problems while revealing a Valentine’s Day–themed picture as they work.

Each worksheet blends rigorous problem-solving with a motivating color-by-code format that helps students stay focused, confident, and excited to complete their work. This resource is easy to implement and works beautifully for math centers, small groups, independent practice, or spiral review during February.

💗 What’s Included

• 5 Valentine’s Day–themed math worksheets, differentiated to gradually increase rigor
  
• A balanced mix of one-step and two-step word problems
  
• Multiple-choice questions designed to build reasoning and accuracy
  
• Balanced A/B/C answer choices for smooth color-by-code completion
  
• Teacher answer key for quick and easy checking
  

Each set is thoughtfully designed to strengthen fluency and deepen students’ understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction.

✨ Use This Resource To:

• Reinforce TEKS 3.4A through meaningful real-world word problems
  
• Build confidence with multi-step problem solving
  
• Strengthen reasoning and mathematical thinking
  
• Differentiate instruction with leveled practice
  
• Provide engaging seasonal math activities for Valentine’s Day
  

⭐ Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ Low-prep and classroom-friendly for a busy school week
  
• ✅ Highly engaging color-by-code format that motivates learners
  
• ✅ Standards-aligned practice focused on addition and subtraction
  
• ✅ Differentiated difficulty to support a range of learners
  
• ✅ Flexible use for centers, morning work, homework, or review
  

✏️ Skills Covered

• Solving one-step and two-step addition and subtraction word problems
  
• Choosing the correct operation based on context
  
• Applying place value and regrouping strategies
  

Bring excitement and engagement to your Valentine’s Day math instruction with this Valentine’s Day Color by Code resource. Students stay focused, practice essential math skills, and build confidence through meaningful problem solving—while enjoying a fun and festive math activity they’ll love.

💗 If you love this resource, check out the 3rd Grade Math Holiday Growing Bundle | Addition and Subtraction Review

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