Make math colorful and hands-on with this engaging Rainbow of Addition & Subtraction craft!

Students will solve math problems and build a bright rainbow display featuring a cloud and six rainbow strips filled with addition and subtraction equations. This low-prep activity is perfect for math centers, small groups, morning work, or a fun seasonal bulletin board.

What’s Included:

• Printable cloud template
  
• 6 rainbow strip templates
  
• Addition & subtraction problems on each strip
  
• Student directions
  
• Easy-to-assemble craft format
  

Skills Covered:

• Addition within 10
  
• Subtraction within 10
  
• Fact fluency
  
• Problem solving
  
• Fine motor skills (cutting & assembling)
  

How to Use:

• Math centers
  
• Small group intervention
  
• Independent practice
  
• St. Patrick’s Day or spring math craft
  
• Bulletin board display
  

Students solve the problems, color the strips, cut them out, and glue them in rainbow order under the cloud. The final result makes an adorable and academic hallway display!

Why Teachers Love It:

• Low prep
  
• Hands-on and engaging
  
• Combines math + creativity
  
• Makes learning visible