Make addition meaningful and engaging with this Valentine’s Day addition activity! Students roll two dice (or roll one die twice) and record the numbers in the addition equation at the bottom of the mat. They then model each addend by placing manipulatives on each side of the heart, add the numbers, write the sum, and roll again to repeat the activity.

For extra fun, Valentine-themed pom poms or conversation hearts work perfectly—but any classroom manipulatives can be used! This activity is ideal for building number sense, hands-on addition skills, and math confidence in a festive way.

✨ How Students Use This Activity:

• Roll two dice (or one die twice)
• Record the numbers in the addition equation
• Model each addend with manipulatives on the heart
• Add and write the sum
• Roll again and repeat
  

🧠 Skills Practiced:

• Addition within 10
• Number sense
• One-to-one correspondence
• Representing addition visually
• Fine motor skills
  

🛠️ Teacher Prep (Easy & Reusable!):

• Print several copies of the addition heart mat (enough for your largest group if using as a center)
• Laminate for durability and wipe-off marker use
• If using pocket dice, print the dice inserts; otherwise, standard dice work great
  

💖 Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✔ Hands-on and engaging
✔ Perfect Valentine’s Day math center
✔ Easy to differentiate with manipulatives
✔ Low-prep and reusable year after year
✔ Keeps students actively learning

🎯 Grade Levels:
Kindergarten and early First Grade

This Valentine’s Day roll, model, and add activity is a fun and effective way to help students understand addition while keeping math centers festive and engaging! 💕

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