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Valentine's Day Math Word Problems 2nd Grade Addition with Regrouping Visuals
Looking for No Prep Valentine's Day Math? These 2nd Grade Addition Word Problems help students master Regrouping using visual Ten Frames and Place Value strategies. Perfect for Math Centers, Intervention (RTI), and Special Education students who need concrete visual support to solve word problems. Make math sweet and stress-free this February! While the excitement of Valentine's Day takes over your classroom, keep your students focused and learning with these engaging, story-based math w
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
Plan a Food Drive Thanksgiving Project Based Learning PBL Activities
Thanksgiving activities and instilling compassion in your students are so much fun when you dive into NO PREP Project based learning. Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, students will plan all the aspects of a school food drive! ( You do not need to actually host a Food drive to complete this learning experience)
3rd - 6th
Math, Writing
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Fractions Math PBL 3rd 4th 5th Grade Equivalent No Prep Project Based Learning
Finally a no prep differentiated Valentines Day (or any time) Fractions project based learning that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade! This Valentines Day or Spring themed Math PBL Run A Candy Factory Project comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving,
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Money Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
+10
No Prep Fall Math Project PBL Differentiated November Pumpkin 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Finally a no prep differentiated math project that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Halloween or Fall themed Math PBL Running A Pumpkin Patch comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critical thinking and real business skills. Students will calculate profits, compare
3rd - 5th
Math Test Prep, Money Math, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
+10
Differentiated Thanksgiving Math PBL Turkey Multiply Division 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Finally a no prep differentiated Thanksgiving math project that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Thanksgiving or Fall themed Math PBL Organizing A Turkey Trot Fun Run comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class, whether in a 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critica
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Money Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+8
Yearlong Seasonal Math PBL 3rd 4th 5th Grade Real World 2 Step Word Problems
Finally a yearlong seasonal bundle of no prep differentiated real world math projects that are easily organized, easily graded and make attractive bulletin board displays!These seasonally themed math projects with real world two step word problems are ideal for any 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. They are print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critical thinking, and real world application for students. Each project inclu
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Decimals, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.7
+7
Christmas Tree Farm Math PBL Differentiated Two Step Word Problems 3rd 4th 5th
Finally a DIFFERENTIATED Winter or Christmas math project for 3rd 4th or 5th grade that is easily organized, easily graded and makes an attractive bulletin board display! This Run A Christmas Tree Farm Math PBL comes with 4 differentiated versions for all kinds of learners within your class, whether in a 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. This No Prep math project is print and go for the teacher while allowing for lots of math review, multiple step word problem solving, critical thinking,
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Money Math
CCSS
3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+8
Gingerbread Architect Math Project | PBL for 3rd–5th Grade | Area, Perimeter
Bring math to life this December with this engaging Gingerbread Architect Math Project, a winter-themed Project-Based Learning activity that challenges students to design, budget, and blueprint their own gingerbread house. Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, this PBL integrates area, perimeter, multiplication, division, and financial literacy in a way that is highly engaging and easy to implement. This resource fits beautifully into gifted classrooms, December enrichment rotations, STEM Fridays
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.5b
+7
Build a Rainbow STEM Challenge – St. Patrick’s Day Math, Budgeting & Engineering
In this St. Patrick’s Day themed STEM activity, students help a leprechaun rebuild strong rainbows so he can safely store his pot of gold. Students must plan, budget, build, and test their rainbow structure using a limited amount of money from the Leprechaun Supply Shop. This activity encourages students to think like engineers and mathematicians while practicing real-world math skills. Students will: • Use coins and dollars to plan purchases • Create and follow a budget • Design a rainbow s
1st - 4th
Financial Literacy, Mental Math, Money Math
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, 2.MD.C.8
, MP1
+2
Christmas Gift Wrapping Math Project – Volume & Surface Area Activity
Bring holiday excitement into your math classroom with this creative Christmas Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a holiday gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy c
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
Volume & Surface Area Gift Wrapping Project | Real-World Math Activity
Bring excitement into your math classroom with this creative Gift Wrapping activity! Students won’t even realize how much math they’re doing as they calculate volume, design their own box, determine surface area, and finish by decorating a special gift. What makes this resource special? • Step-by-step guidance that supports all learners • Visual models and scaffolded tables • A perfect balance of creativity and rigorous math practice • A fully worked answer key for easy checking • Neurodi
5th - 9th
Applied Math, Geometry, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 5.MD.C.3b
+8
Christmas Triangular & Tetrahedral Numbers | Math Patterns Project I Grades 6-9
Teachers often struggle to maintain student engagement and academic rigor as the winter holidays approach. How can you combine festive fun with deep mathematical exploration for your 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students? Unwrap the magic of mathematics this winter season with the Christmas Math Project Triangular Tetrahedral Numbers Pattern Discovery Grades 6-9. This no-prep, project-based resource is your perfect solution for keeping middle and early high school students captivated while deve
6th - 9th
Algebra, Numbers, PreCalculus
CCSS
6.EE.C.9
, 7.EE.B.4
, 8.F.B.4
+1
2nd-3rd Grade Project Based Learning: Plan a Halloween Carnival
Hello! In this project-based learning unit, students will be tasked with planning a neighborhood Halloween carnival. There are seven student activities included: • Games: double-digit addition & subtraction • Pick a Costume: double-digit subtraction. • The Snack Table: U.S. coin recognition & adding coins • The Haunted House: area & subtraction • Halloween Decorations: multi-step: find the totals, then find ½ of the amount (fraction of a set) • Design a Poster: a marketing strategy • E
2nd - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.B.5
, 2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.C.7b
+3
Christmas Math Hospital: Bundle Edition!
🏥✨ Ultimate Math Hospital Bundle – Signs, Badges, Recording Sheets & Word Problem Activities! ✨🏥Turn your classroom into a fully immersive Math Hospital with this all-in-one bundle! Designed to boost engagement, support problem-solving skills, and add a fun sense of urgency to your math block, this bundle gives you everything you need to create a meaningful, memorable classroom transformation. From festive character “patients” and word problems to badges, signs, and recording sheets, student
2nd - 3rd
Other (Math)
Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea
Project Based Learning - Holiday Tea This Freebie is taken from a complete Project Based Learning Unit. The complete unit contains a research component where students research a country and share a sweet treat or sample of a favorite food. - Resources for your holiday tea - Gingerbread Man design - Holiday Tea invitation or design your own - Organizing your tea (decorations, paper goods, additional food, favors) - Spice Tea recipe with shopping list - Cocoa Mix Recipe - Gingerbread Man Recipe
3rd - 6th
Math
Halloween Ratio Review Quiz | 6th Grade Math Assessment with Spooky Word Problem
Spook Up Your Ratio Review — A Hauntingly Helpful Quiz! This Halloween-themed quiz reviews essential ratio skills through festive, spooky word problems. Perfect for use before or after Halloween, this printable assessment helps students apply ratio reasoning in fun, real-world contexts. Skills Reviewed: - Interpreting and writing ratios - Solving real-world ratio problems - Using proportional reasoning with visuals and tables Why It Works: ✔️ Engaging theme boosts student interest and particip
5th - 7th
Basic Operations
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
Computer Science Coding Unit: Tile Patterns | Art, Math & Engineering
Introduce your students to the fascinating intersection of art, math, and technology with this dynamic project-based unit! Students explore the world of Islamic geometric patterns and use block-based coding platforms (like TurtleArt, Scratch, or Tinkercad Codeblocks) to design stunning, original tile compositions that blend symmetry, logic, and creative expression. Watch this video to learn about the skills your students will learn! This cross-curricular unit is perfect for teachers lookin
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Geometry, Graphic Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
4 Valentine’s Day Stations – SEL, STEM, Math, Writing & ELA - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Looking for meaningful Valentine’s Day stations that feel festive without turning the day into a time filler or full party mode? This Valentine’s Day Stations bundle includes four low-prep, high-engagement activities that span SEL, STEM, math, writing, and ELA. Each station is designed to keep kids learning, collaborating, and thinking while still enjoying the Valentine’s Day theme. These stations work especially well for grades 3–6, with built-in flexibility that allows you to simplify or e
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
My Halloween Puzzle & Counting Mats Bundle | Numbers 1-15 | Montessori Math
Build foundational math skills with this complete Halloween counting mat collection featuring authentic Halloween imagery! Perfect for introducing numbers 1-15 through hands-on puzzle assembly and manipulative counting. Children develop number recognition and one-to-one correspondence while progressing through three systematic support levels.WHAT'S INCLUDED:3 Halloween Counting Mats (Pumpkin Patch 1-5, Jack-O'-Lantern 6-10, Haunted House 11-15)Numbered puzzle pieces for overlay assemblyProgressi
PreK - K
Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+4
My Christmas Puzzle & Counting Mats Bundle | Numbers 1-10 | Montessori Math
Build foundational math skills with this Christmas counting mat collection featuring authentic seasonal imagery! Perfect for introducing or practicing numbers 1-10 through hands-on puzzle assembly and manipulative counting. Children develop number recognition and one-to-one correspondence while progressing through two systematic support levels.WHAT'S INCLUDED:2 Christmas Counting Mats (Christmas Stockings 1-5, Snowman 6-10)Numbered puzzle pieces for overlay assemblyProgressive support - guided t
PreK
Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+4
Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity – St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Math Game
This four leaf clover science and math activity is a hands-on St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge where kids design, test, and improve a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring shamrock math, leprechaun math, and probability. Students complete the building and testing with simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. 🍀 How the Four Leaf Clover Science & Math Activity WorksKids work independently or in small groups
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Toddler Busy Books Bundle 3 (100 Activities), Preschool Learning Packet, T-191
Busy Book Bundle 3: This purchase includes 100+ fun learning activity sheets + cutout pages for toddlers like alphabet matching, numbers matching, colors matching, shapes matching, shapes sorting, size sorting, simple counting, silhouette matching, colors sorting activities, fruits and vegetables sorting, farm animals, puzzles, patterns, and many more. This bundle is a collection of 6 different busy book printable packs on my Etsy shop. This busy book bundle will keep early learners busy and e
PreK - K
Alphabet, Geometry, Math
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