This 1st grade Easter math mystery is an easy-to-use activity that both the teacher and student will enjoy in spring! Students complete Easter math worksheets while solving a mystery at the same time. It's a first grade math escape room filled with Easter bunny math activities for March and April with NO prep work focusing on reviewing math skills or math facts (multiple versions)! It also comes with a digital math mystery / digital escape room for Google Slides. Mystery math is SO much fun and perfect for any Easter classroom transformation or as collaborative team building activities. What are you waiting for? Your students will LOVE this!

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WHAT IS THIS?

In this 1st grade math mystery, students complete a series of clues to figure out where the Easter bunny is hiding. What makes these math mysteries perfect is how simple they are to use! Simply print the clues, read students the directions, and you're ready to play! No more wasting precious planning time cutting out task cards or organizing centers. Math mysteries are print-and-go.

⭐Explore More Easter Mysteries by Grade or Skill:⭐

Math Mysteries: K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Math Facts | K–5 Mini Bundle

Phonics Mysteries: Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | CVC

Grammar Mysteries: Grades 2–3 | Parts of Speech

Do you need a different skill or theme? Check out the free mystery guide to find what you need!

HOW TO PLAY

• Step 1: Show first grade students the directions and give each student a map of the locations.
• Step 2: Each time students solve a clue, it will reveal what to cross out on their map!
• Step 3: When students complete all clues, the mystery will be solved and the location of the missing Easter bunny will be revealed!

INCLUDED SKILLS:

• Skip Counting by 5s, 10s, & 100s
• Tell Time to the 5 Minute
• Money Word Problems
• Add and Subtract Word Problems to 100
• Geometry
• Error Analysis
• Rigorous Content
• Easter-Themed!

INCLUDES 3 OPTIONS:

• Mystery #1: 1st Grade Easter Math Review
• Mystery #2: Easter Addition and Subtraction Facts

Please note: The mysteries above might appear the "same" when you open them at first glance. But look carefully at the clues in each one! Each version above focuses on a different set of skills. Choose the one that fits what your students need practice with!

Choose the mystery that includes the 1st Grade Easter Review (Mystery #1) or the add/subtract facts (Mystery #2). And another cool fact? Clues are interchangeable! This means you could use the 1st grade mystery and swap out one of the clues for an add/subtract clue instead if you wanted to. This activity is made to be flexible!

2 VERSIONS OF EVERY MYSTERY (3 & 5 CLUES)

Differentiation can be tricky in any classroom. Every teacher has students of multiple ability levels who all require their attention. How do you help them all at once?

Two versions of an activity! With math mysteries, you can choose between the 3 Clue & 5 Clue versions to give each student exactly what they need.

Are you short on time or need fewer clues for students to solve? Use the 3 clue version! Do you have longer class periods or students who need a more challenging assignment? Use the 5 clue version!

PRINT AND DIGITAL

Choose between print and go or the digital version with Google Slides. These are easy to assign in Google Classroom and are perfect for teachers who have copy limits.

FAST FINISHER ACTIVITY

If students finish early, give them a certificate of completion and a directed drawing (includes 6) to complete while others continue working.

BENEFITS OF MATH MYSTERIES:

• print and go
• no prep!
• digital option (Google Slides)
• fun and engaging
• easy to differentiate
• encourages critical thinking
• 3 Clue and 5 Clue options
• aligns with math standards
• perfect for math review!

HOW TO USE:

• On grade level: Partner/group activity
• Remediation: Use in small groups with teacher support
• Enrichment: Give to students to complete independently

Every mystery comes with different clues for students to solve. Each time they solve a clue, students are given a phrase that will tell them what to cross off their recording sheet. Students are actively using their critical thinking skills to determine answers in these detective worksheets! When all clues are complete, students will solve the mystery!

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MORE MATH MYSTERIES:

• Dinosaur Mystery: Add and Subtract to 100
• Magic Mystery: Add 3 Numbers
• Donut Mystery: Identify Coins
• Pirate Mystery: Place Value to 100
• Space Mystery: Addition & Subtraction Missing Numbers
• Sports Mystery: 10 More 10 Less
• School Mystery: Reviews Skills Taught in Kindergarten
• Halloween Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Thanksgiving Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Christmas Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Winter Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Video Game Mystery: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems to 20
• Pet Shop Mystery: Count to 120
• Restaurant Mystery: Compare Numbers to 120
• Valentine’s Day Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Missing Princess Mystery: Counting On
• Zoo Mystery: Geometry
• Race Car Mystery: Unknown Addends
• Leprechaun Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Theme Park Mystery: Add to 20
• Under the Sea Mystery: Subtract to 20
• Easter Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Spring Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Rock Star Mystery: Halves and Fourths
• Safari Mystery: True or False Equations
• Around the World Mystery: Graphing
• Summer Mystery: 1st Grade Math Review
• Camping Mystery: Nonstandard Measurement
• Mailman Mystery: Tell Time to the Half Hour
• Box Mystery: Subtract Multiples of 10
• ALL 1st Grade Mysteries

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ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE STANDARDS:

1.OA.6, 1.OA.8, 1.MD.2, 1.NBT.4, 1.G.3, 2.OA.2

ALIGNS WITH TEXAS TEKS:

1.3B, 1.3D, 1.3E, 1.3F, 1.4A, 1.5F, 1.6G, 1.6H, 1.7A, 1.7B, 1.7D, 2.4A

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Do these come with 3 clues or 5 clues?

Both! There are 2 versions so you can use the version that works best with your class. Or, you could differentiate and use the 3 clue version with some students and the 5 clue version with other groups. Both versions lead to the same conclusion/culprit, ensuring that students will not be aware of the different leveled assignments.

How do I use this with my students?

You can use this whole group, small group, in partners, table groups, independently, as homework, and more! First graders will need support reading the directions the first few times they complete these mysteries. I'd suggest completing them with teacher support in whole group or small groups at first. As students become more comfortable, working in pairs and independently will become more feasible.

Are the phonics mysteries the same as the math mysteries?

No! Phonics mysteries have their own set of clues, focus on reading and phonics skills, and end with a different conclusion. The only part that’s the same is the initial list of suspects. But each mystery leads to a different culprit--check out the preview to compare them in detail.

Is a digital version included?

Yes! The digital version is available in Google Slides and the link is included in the printable PDF. You can download the Google Slides to use in PowerPoint if needed as well.

Why do the main mystery and the extra mystery look the same?

The main mystery and the extra mystery feature the same clues but focus on different skills. This design ensures that students of varying abilities can work on different mysteries without realizing they are tackling different challenges.

What should students do if they finish early?

A fast finisher directed drawing activity is included for students who finish early! There is also a certificate of completion for every student. You could also have students work on incomplete assignments or read a book.

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