✊🏽 MLK Day Word Problems 2nd Grade | Color by Code Math TEKS 2.4C

Make your Martin Luther King Jr. Day math lessons meaningful and engaging with these MLK Day Color by Code word problems designed specifically for 2nd grade TEKS 2.4C. This thoughtful resource helps students practice solving one-step and two-step addition and subtraction word problems within 1,000 while staying focused and motivated during an important time of reflection and learning.

As students solve each problem, they reveal an MLK Day–themed picture using the color-by-code format. The combination of problem solving and coloring provides built-in motivation, immediate feedback, and an engaging way to reinforce essential math skills. This activity works beautifully for math centers, independent practice, morning work, or early finishers.

✊🏽 What’s Included

• 5 differentiated color-by-code sets for scaffolded skill development
  
• 10 problems per set (50 total word problems)
  
• A mix of one-step and two-step word problems
  
• Balanced addition and subtraction within 1,000
  
• Multiple-choice answers (A, B, C) with thoughtful distractors
  
• Easy-to-use MLK Day–themed color-by-code templates
  

These pages make rigorous math practice approachable and engaging while honoring the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

✨ Use This Activity To:

• Reinforce TEKS 2.4C through meaningful real-world word problems
  
• Build confidence with addition and subtraction strategies
  
• Strengthen place value understanding and regrouping
  
• Differentiate instruction using leveled problem sets
  
• Provide purposeful math practice connected to MLK Day
  

⭐ Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ Low-Prep and Classroom-Friendly – Easy to use during a busy school week
  
• ✅ Highly Engaging – Students stay motivated as they reveal the picture
  
• ✅ Differentiated – Five levels support a wide range of learners
  
• ✅ Cross-Curricular – Blends reading comprehension and math problem solving
  
• ✅ Flexible – Perfect for centers, homework, sub plans, or early finishers
  

✏️ Skills Covered

• Solving one-step and two-step addition and subtraction word problems
  
• Identifying the correct operation to use
  
• Applying place value and regrouping strategies
  
• Reasoning through real-world math situations
  
• Checking answers for accuracy and reasonableness
  

✊🏽 Why Students Will Love It

The color-by-code format adds excitement and purpose to word problem practice. Students stay focused as they work toward revealing the final image, making math feel rewarding and engaging while learning during MLK Day.

Make your MLK Day math instruction engaging, meaningful, and stress-free with this MLK Day Word Problems Color by Code resource. Your students will strengthen essential addition and subtraction skills while connecting learning to an important day of reflection and growth.

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