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Toddler Math: Conversation Hearts


Toddler Math: Identify Color, Sort, Count and Graph Conversation Hearts




sorting conversation hearts
DESCRIPTION

Sort by color, count and graph how many in each color. Great one on one activity or for classroom fun.

MATERIALS

  • Free Printable Conversation Hearts Sorting and Graphing Pages
  • 1 box of Conversation Sweethearts or for group or class activity buy the bag and distribute about 30 pieces each child.

  • Crayons

  • Small dish or paper plate for candies
  • STEPS

    1. Print out copies for each child or group.
    2. Sort candies by color on sorting sheet
    3. Count how many of each color or just practice identifying the colors.
    4. graphing conversation hearts

    5. Place candies on the graph. Count how many of each color.
    6. Older children can count how many and color the number of hearts for each.













    TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

  • Color using the corresponding color except for white.

  • For class activities you can buy these hearts in a large bag.

  • Great preschool toddler math activity. Have children work in pairs.

  • OTHER IDEAS

  • Use muffin tins to sort if you want a physical container.

  • EDUCATIONAL NOTE

    The modern Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, which have become an American icon, dates back to the early 1900's. Some of the original sayings that can be found in boxes today include Be Mine, Be Good, Be True, My Man, Kiss Me, and Sweet Talk. In the early 1990's, NECCO decided to add new sayings each year. Thousands of suggestions are compiled every year from candy lovers and school kids around the globe. The recipe has remained basically unchanged. Conversation Hearts are made of 90 percent sugar, a dash of corn syrup, gelatin, gums, and artificial colors and flavorings. Once the dough is rolled out, imprinted with a saying and then stamped out in the familiar heart-shape, it goes through a 45-minute drying cycle to reach its semi-hard consistency.

    To meet the demand for Valentines Day, NECCO produces approximately eight billion candies throughout the year. The entire production, more than 100,000 pounds a day, sells out in just six weeks.

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