🦃 Thanksgiving Fractions: Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators – Task Cards + Worksheet Combo

Students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators through real-world Thanksgiving scenarios — pies, hot cocoa, cornucopias, family dinners, football, and fall fun.

This resource includes 16 engaging word problems presented in two formats:

• Task Cards – Perfect for centers, partner work, or small group work.
• Worksheet Version – Great for independent practice, exit tickets, homework, or assessment questions.
  

Each problem reinforces conceptual understanding while keeping learners smiling with lighthearted Thanksgiving themes that feel relevant.

What’s Included

✅ 16 Thanksgiving-themed word problems (8 addition + 8 subtraction)
✅ Printable task card set
✅ Matching student worksheet version
✅ Answer key for quick grading or self-check
✅ Ideas for implementation

Skills Covered

• Adding fractions with unlike denominators
• Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
• Visualizing fractions in real-life contexts
• Strengthening problem-solving and reasoning
  

Perfect For

• Small-group practice
• Math centers or rotations
• Early finishers
• Thanksgiving week review
• Homework or exit tickets
• Assessment questions
• Daily bell ringer or warm-up problem