{"id":944,"date":"2019-01-25T17:46:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T17:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/?p=944"},"modified":"2020-01-13T19:02:56","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T19:02:56","slug":"valentine-matching-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/valentine-matching-game/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine Matching Game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Check out one of my <strong>easy Valentine games&nbsp;<\/strong>that you can implement with your crew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PIN-VALENTINE-MATCHING-GAME--400x600.jpg\" alt=\"easy Valentine games\" class=\"wp-image-946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PIN-VALENTINE-MATCHING-GAME--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PIN-VALENTINE-MATCHING-GAME--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PIN-VALENTINE-MATCHING-GAME--319x478.jpg 319w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PIN-VALENTINE-MATCHING-GAME-.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this activity because it requires very little prep work and you can save it from one year to the next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are&#8230;you already have the materials you need on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity is great for a party day or to use the whole month of February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It&#8217;s a great way to sneak in some number recognition with your littles and help emphasize what a heart shape looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pssst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to mention that last part. Just let them play and explore the materials in this game. They&#8217;ll know just what to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:23px\" class=\"has-background has-vivid-red-background-color\"><strong>VALENTINE MATCHING GAME SUPPLY LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Deck of cards (Dollar Tree has these if you are out)<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Magnets (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need the suit of hearts cards. Set aside all of the other cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut each card in half using various styles (curvy, zig-zag, arched, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now have 13 mini, 2-piece puzzles in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1661\" height=\"720\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_8403-2.jpg\" alt=\"easy Valentine games\" class=\"wp-image-945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_8403-2.jpg 1661w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_8403-2-400x173.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_8403-2-800x347.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_8403-2-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_8403-2-1536x666.jpg 1536w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_8403-2-1000x433.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1661px) 100vw, 1661px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set them out as an optional center during February or save them for your Valentine&#8217;s Day party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:23px\" class=\"has-background has-vivid-red-background-color\"><strong>HERE A FEW WAYS TO SPICE UP THE FUN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OPTION&nbsp;A<\/strong>: Adhere a thin magnet to the back of each piece to stick to a magnet board (see above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OPTION&nbsp;B<\/strong>: Extend this activity by using it during your group time. Have each child hold a piece (or two) and ask them to walk around and find the person who has their matching piece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OPTION C<\/strong>: Flip over the cards and increase the challenge a bit by playing like you would a game of Memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way you present the game, kids are going to love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these other <a href=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/february-theme-activity-ideas-for-family-child-care/\">FUN IDEAS FOR FEBRUARY<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to celebrate <a href=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/mystery-reader-activity/\">I LOVE TO READ MONTH<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more adorable Valentine ideas? Check out <a href=\"https://typicallysimple.com/valentines-day-crafts-classroom-parties/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kelly at Typically Simple (opens in a new tab)\">Kelly at Typically Simple<\/a>! Her photos are so sharp and her ideas are too cute!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out one of my easy Valentine games&nbsp;that you can implement with your crew! I love this activity because it requires very little prep work and you can save it from one year to the next! Chances are&#8230;you already have the materials you need on hand. 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