Halloween Math Fun: Addition & Subtraction Word Problems

Looking for an engaging, no-prep resource to make math practice spook-tacular this October? This interactive Halloween-themed PowerPoint presentation is perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade classrooms!

Packed with colorful slides, seasonal word problems, and kid-friendly designs, this resource keeps students excited while building fluency in addition and subtraction within 20. Each slide includes fun Halloween characters—pumpkins, ghosts, bats, witches, candy, and more—to capture your students’ attention and make learning math unforgettable!

✨ What’s Included:

• Fully editable PowerPoint presentation with 13 Halloween-themed word problems
  
• Problems aligned to addition & subtraction within 20 (CCSS-aligned)
  
• Mix of multi-step word problems and single-step practice
  
• Perfect for whole-group lessons, math centers, or independent practice
  
• Great for interactive whiteboards or virtual teaching (Google Slides compatible)
  

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✔️ No prep required – just download, open, and teach!
✔️ High student engagement with holiday-themed math problems
✔️ Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and number sense
✔️ Works for morning work, small groups, exit tickets, test prep, or sub plans

Skills Targeted:

• Addition within 20
  
• Subtraction within 20
  
• Multi-step problem solving
  
• Reading & interpreting word problems
  
• Visual problem solving with number models
  

Perfect For:

• Halloween math activities
  
• Seasonal review & practice
  
• Common Core math fluency standards
  
• 2nd grade math centers (also great for advanced 1st grade or review in 3rd grade)
  

Make this October math time fun, festive, and effective with a ready-to-use, teacher-approved presentation your students will love!