This fun and engaging Christmas themed activity helps children practice addition and subtraction within 1,000 by solving math problems to uncover a mystery message. Each correct answer corresponds to a letter, allowing children to decode a hidden message related to the funny Christmas. Lastly, this activity includes a color-by-number section that allows children to practice addition and subtraction through fun and engaging coloring.

This activity reinforces:

• Addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 1,000

• Step-by-step problem-solving skills

• Number-to-letter matching (e.g., A = 1, B = 2, or a custom key)

• Coloring By Number

• Creative thinking and fun-based learning

Highlights:

• No prep required – just print and go

• Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, or back-to-school math centers

• Answer key included for easy grading

• Motivates children with a game-like decoding challenge