Valentine's Day Math Craft Activity - Multiplication * Division * Place Value
❤️ Valentine’s Day Math Craft | Multiplication • Division • Place Value
Make math festive this February with this no-prep Math Models Valentine’s Day Craftivity! Students will create adorable lovebugs while practicing essential skills in multiplication, division, or place value. This versatile activity can be easily customized to fit your math focus and provides simple differentiation for a variety of learners.
Display the completed lovebugs on a Valentine’s Day bulletin board or around your classroom for a fun seasonal decoration that celebrates both math and creativity!
✨ Skills Covered:
Multiplication Strategies
- Arrays
 - Repeated addition
 - Equal groups
 - Equations
 - Related division facts
 - Commutative property
 
Division Strategies
- Arrays
 - Repeated subtraction
 - Equal groups
 - Equations
 - Related multiplication facts
 - Bar models
 
Place Value Models
- Standard form
 - Expanded form
 - Word form
 - 100 more/less & 10 more/less
 - Even/odd
 - Base-10 models
 
📌 What’s Included:
- Printable Valentine’s Day Math Craft templates
 - Teacher directions for quick prep
 - Three math model variations (multiplication, division, place value)
 - Perfect for whole group lessons, math centers, or bulletin board displays
 
🖍️ Teacher Prep & Directions:
- Copy templates on white paper (students can color) or on colored paper for fast assembly.
 - Create a sample to model the finished project.
 - Provide students with glue, scissors, and coloring materials (if using white copies).
 
💡 Tip: Differentiate by assigning multiplication, division, or place value models depending on student needs.
🎨 Bring math to life this Valentine’s Day with a craftivity that blends holiday fun, creativity, and skill practice!