Clementines are the smallest type of mandarin orange.They are a bright orange color, slightly tougher skins, and their flavor is a little less sweet and a bit more tart. Tangerines are a specific type of mandarin orange.They are generally smaller and sweeter than oranges, a little flatter in shape, and they and have a thinner, looser skin that makes them easier to peel. Mandarins are a type of orange and the overarching category that Tangerines, Clementines, and Satsumas fall into.
This citrus fruit has a thick skin, is round in shape, and has a tart flavor. Oranges are second in size to the grapefruit.Here’s a breakdown of the differences between these popular and delicious citrus fruits: While a tangerine is a type of mandarin, not all mandarins are tangerines.īut the confusion isn’t really a surprise, as the Citrus Variety Collection of the University of California has 167 different hybrids and varieties of mandarins listed. In fact, throughout the United States, the terms mandarin and tangerine are used interchangeably, even though they are not the same thing. Here’s what each free printable sheet will look like:Ĭlick here to download the free printable Valentine tags in orange.Ĭlick here to download the free printable Valentine tags in pink.Ĭlick here to download the free printable Valentine’s tags in blue.Unsure of the differences between these small citrus fruits, many people confuse often oranges, mandarins, Tangerines, Clementines, and Satsumas. Kids can write all the to and from info on the back on the tags. (I found the bags at Michael’s I have also seen them at Hobby Lobby.) Place each cutie in a 4 inch x 6 inch treat bag and tie on the tag using twine or twist ties. Then use a paper trimmer to cut the tags apart, and punch a hole in each tag.įind 35 printable Valentine’s Day cards for kids hereĬlick here for slap bracelet Valentines | Click here for Jello Valentines | Click here for Play-DOH Valentines All you need to do is print the tags on white cardstock at 100%.
The tags come in three different colors, which you can download at the end of the post. This year’s idea is another candy-free option: it’s a “you’re a cutie!” printable to hand out with adorable little cutie oranges that kids love. Last year I made a Valentine printable for heart shaped crazy straws that my kids loved, as well as another printable for cute superhero bracelets. But I’ve found that my kids get so much candy, they’re often more excited about non-candy gifts because they’re different than all the others.
Valentine’s Day is super fun for kids, and I know half that fun comes from the pile of sweets they get to bring home.
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