Looking for a low prep winter math activity that keeps students engaged when December gets busy? This real-world Cookie Shop Budget Challenge gives your class a fun, meaningful way to practice addition, subtraction, and multi-step reasoning without extra planning on your end.

This activity is especially helpful during the last weeks before winter break when you need something meaningful, structured, and easy to manage. It works well for December math, sub plans, or those in-between days when routines feel a little off.

Students choose a cookie recipe, plan their batches, calculate ingredient costs, stay under budget, and decide on a selling price. Clear, guided pages help students work independently while you support the room.

What’s Included

• Student-friendly scenario and directions
• Ingredient menu and recipe page
• Combined planning and cost calculation page
• Pricing and profit page
• Optional extension for early finishers
• Example answer key
• Canva editable file for easy customization
  

Why You’ll Love It

• Turns addition and subtraction into a fun, real-world project
• Low prep and perfect for sub plans or busy winter days
• Clear, organized pages students can follow on their own
• Works for whole-group, small-group, or independent work
• Easy to reuse and adjust year after year

Also Available for 4th - 5th grades:

Cookie Shop Budget Challenge Real-World Winter Math Project for Grades 4–5

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