These fun printable Valentine puzzles teach pattern recognition, develop motor skills, and hone hand-eye coordination. Perfect for both kindergartners and preschoolers, these simple puzzles will make a fantastic addition to your Valentine’s Day celebration!
Pattern recognition is a crucial early learning skill, which means they will also make a great addition to your math center year-round.
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Materials
- printer paper
- scissors
- laminator (optional)
Steps
To use the puzzles, first cut out the 8 hearts. Then cut the hearts in half, following a unique line for each one. The lines can be zig-zag, wavy, straight across, or anything you can imagine.
Finally, mix up the puzzle pieces, and allow your kids to match the corresponding halves. For learners new to pattern recognition and matching, you may want to start with only 3-4 hearts. As their skills develop over time, you can gradually add in more hearts.
If you are going to use this activity as a math center, I highly recommend printing on card stock and/or using a laminator to make the hearts more durable. Little hands can bend traditional printer paper very quickly.
If you want to make the puzzles more challenging, you can try cutting them into 3 or 4 pieces instead of 2. Just keep in mind that the pattern also adds to the difficulty of the puzzle.
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Erica has lived in East TN for over 10 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
Love it! Great idea. Can’t wait to try it with Maggie.
It’s me again 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Toddler Fun Friday! Love this idea!
My pleasure!