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 decimal operations, multi-step reasoning, and real-world decision making without extra planning on your end.

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 with decimal prices

❄️ Combined planning and cost calculation page

❄️ Pricing, earnings, and profit page

❄️ Optional extension tasks for deeper thinking

❄️ Example answer key

❄️ Canva editable file for easy customization

Why You’ll Love It

✨ Turns decimal operations 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 practice

✨ Easy to reuse and adjust year after year

Also Available in grades 2-3:

Cookie Shop Budget Challenge Real-World Winter Math Project for Grades 2–3

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