Turn math practice into a FUN classroom mystery!
Students solve math problems to unlock clues and discover where the missing lunch box is hidden.

This engaging print-and-go math mystery is perfect for keeping students motivated while reviewing key Grade 2–3 math skills.

Students will love:
• Solving clues like detectives
• Cracking codes with math answers
• Working through a story-based challenge
• Discovering the final secret location

Skills students practice:
• Addition and subtraction within 100
• Place value and expanded form
• Comparing 3-digit numbers
• Multiplication facts within 100
• Telling time and elapsed time
• Problem solving and critical thinking

What teachers will get:
• 4 mystery math activity pages
• A full answer key
• Clear student directions on every page
• Multi-step clue-solving format
• Printable black-and-white pages
• Ready-to-use, no prep resource

Perfect for:
• Math centers
• Early finishers
• Review days
• Test prep
• Fun Friday math
• Substitute plans

Why teachers love math mysteries:
• Students stay engaged longer
• Encourages perseverance and reasoning
• Builds math confidence in a fun way
• Works for independent work or partners

Your students will be excited to solve the case and reveal the final clue:
Where is the missing lunch box?