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3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
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3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery Activity - Fun Math Review Game
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"This was extremely helpful as review for my 4th grade class! They really enjoyed working on this. Required no prep!"
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alex s.
"This was perfect for small groups and independent practice. The layout makes it easy for students to follow along without constant teacher support."
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Lilly W.

Description

This 3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery activity will motivate your students to solve the clues to put a stop to Waldo, the Warlock's, rising Snowman Army! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

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Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)

BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Slides link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so your students can complete them without printing them. Please note that you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

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Preparation

- Print the student pages, staple or place them in a folder, and your students are set to go.

- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad, or computer monitor screen.

- Digital option: Make digital copies of the Google Slides before assigning to Google Classroom

- Editable locations list included: This enables you to change the suspect names and alter the mystery outcome. Two alternative pre-made lists are also included for a quick swap out.

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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

Students must use their math skills to unlock clues that will he;p them find the Ice Queen!

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

  • Clue 1 Worksheet: Multiplication (Mixed Facts 1-12)
  • Clue 2 Worksheet: Time (Reading Clocks – 5 minute Intervals)
  • Clue 3 Worksheet: Equivalent Fractions (Fill in the missing numerator to make a pair of fractions equivalent)
  • Clue 4 Worksheet: Multiplying One-Digit Numbers by Multiples of 10
  • Clue 5 Worksheet: Pattern Sequences

>> Pack includes a mystery declaration sheet, answer sheets, an elimination guide, and printable awards.

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How long will this activity take?

The time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format and how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class. I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, move on to the next clue within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "We must learn something new before attempting the next clue." There are lots of ways to implement this activity in your classroom; learn more in the blog post link below:

Read Blog Post: Five Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.

Great for review, math centers, extra practice, enrichment, homework, the sub tub, or early finishers,

⭐This math mystery story is currently also available for Grades 1-8:

Differentiation Tip: Clue swap across grade levels to adjust the mystery with skills to suit student needs. As long as the clue number being swapped is the same, the mystery will work the same (however, this does not include the Grade 1 pack).

⭐Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

Bundle and Save!

COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 3

HOLIDAY Math Mysteries Bundle Pack GRADE 3

SKILLS Math Mystery Bundle (3rd Grade)

SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 3)

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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries.

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)


Browse the 3rd Grade Range:

>>Download the FREE 3rd Grade Checklist here:<<

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For more ideas, activities, and resources, follow my store (by clicking the little green star) to stay updated on new releases. We can also stay connected via:

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Pinterest

Facebook

Instagram @mrsjsresourcecreations

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>>CLICK HERE to follow my store <<

Thank you!

Mrs. J.

© 2016

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What others say

"This was extremely helpful as review for my 4th grade class! They really enjoyed working on this. Required no prep!"
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alex s.
"This was perfect for small groups and independent practice. The layout makes it easy for students to follow along without constant teacher support."
star
Lilly W.

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Description

This 3rd Grade Winter Math Mystery activity will motivate your students to solve the clues to put a stop to Waldo, the Warlock's, rising Snowman Army! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)

BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Slides link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so your students can complete them without printing them. Please note that you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Preparation

- Print the student pages, staple or place them in a folder, and your students are set to go.

- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the lesson on an IWB, iPad, or computer monitor screen.

- Digital option: Make digital copies of the Google Slides before assigning to Google Classroom

- Editable locations list included: This enables you to change the suspect names and alter the mystery outcome. Two alternative pre-made lists are also included for a quick swap out.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

Students must use their math skills to unlock clues that will he;p them find the Ice Queen!

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

  • Clue 1 Worksheet: Multiplication (Mixed Facts 1-12)
  • Clue 2 Worksheet: Time (Reading Clocks – 5 minute Intervals)
  • Clue 3 Worksheet: Equivalent Fractions (Fill in the missing numerator to make a pair of fractions equivalent)
  • Clue 4 Worksheet: Multiplying One-Digit Numbers by Multiples of 10
  • Clue 5 Worksheet: Pattern Sequences

>> Pack includes a mystery declaration sheet, answer sheets, an elimination guide, and printable awards.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How long will this activity take?

The time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format and how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class. I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, move on to the next clue within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "We must learn something new before attempting the next clue." There are lots of ways to implement this activity in your classroom; learn more in the blog post link below:

Read Blog Post: Five Easy Ways to use Math Mysteries in your Classroom.

Great for review, math centers, extra practice, enrichment, homework, the sub tub, or early finishers,

⭐This math mystery story is currently also available for Grades 1-8:

Differentiation Tip: Clue swap across grade levels to adjust the mystery with skills to suit student needs. As long as the clue number being swapped is the same, the mystery will work the same (however, this does not include the Grade 1 pack).

⭐Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

Bundle and Save!

COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle for GRADE 3

HOLIDAY Math Mysteries Bundle Pack GRADE 3

SKILLS Math Mystery Bundle (3rd Grade)

SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 3)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries.

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)


Browse the 3rd Grade Range:

>>Download the FREE 3rd Grade Checklist here:<<

--------------------------

For more ideas, activities, and resources, follow my store (by clicking the little green star) to stay updated on new releases. We can also stay connected via:

Blog

Pinterest

Facebook

Instagram @mrsjsresourcecreations

_________________________________________________________________

>>CLICK HERE to follow my store <<

Thank you!

Mrs. J.

© 2016

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2026
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This was extremely helpful as review for my 4th grade class! They really enjoyed working on this. Required no prep!
alex S.
146 reviews • New York
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Math Mystery
Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2026
Met expectations
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Fun way for students to review previously learned content.
Jeanne G.
188 reviews • South Carolina
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Fantastic Resource for small groups
Rated 5 out of 5
March 3, 2026
Met expectations
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This was perfect for small groups and independent practice. The layout makes it easy for students to follow along without constant teacher support.
Lilly W.
500 reviews • Wisconsin
Grades taught: 3rd
Great math review resource
Rated 5 out of 5
February 17, 2026
Met expectations
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This was such a great activity reviewing math skills.
Karen K.
83 reviews • Pennsylvania
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Well made and Fun
Rated 5 out of 5
February 13, 2026
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My students always enjoy math mysteries. I do usually need to grab 2 grade levels to provide more differentiation.
Alison K.
723 reviews • Arizona
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Loved this!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 5, 2026
Met expectations
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Students loved this activity! My class was so excited to solve the mystery.
Melissa C.
306 reviews • Kansas
Grades taught: 3rd
Great Resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 5, 2026
Met expectations
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Standards-aligned
Great resource to leave for my TA to use with my 3rd grade students while she works with the younger students in my blended classroom if I am gone. My students love this and it is very engaging!
Amber W.
80 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Student Approved!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 30, 2026
I have purchased several of these games and they are always a hit, taking a standard math lesson and getting students excited about reviewing skills.
Amanda W.
283 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the problem on a number line diagram.
Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 (e.g., 9 × 80, 5 × 60) using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
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