Candy Conversation Hearts

Here is a cheerful little pile of candy conversation hearts, the chalky sweets you see every February, scattered and overlapping in different sizes. Each rounded heart carries a short message such as "Be Mine," "Love You," or "XOXO," so there is reading and coloring to do at the same time. The many separate hearts give kids a chance to use a whole rainbow of colors, picking a pastel shade for each one just like the real candies. Younger colorers can fill each heart solid, while older ones can outline the little printed words to make them stand out. Conversation hearts have been a Valentine's Day tradition for well over a hundred years, which is a fun fact to share while you color. Try matching your pastels to real candy colors: pale pink, mint green, soft yellow, and lavender. Print it on US Letter or A4 and sweeten it up however you like.