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Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Math Enrichment Puzzles Games Problem Solving Activities
Brain Teaser Higher Level Thinking Enrichment Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Math Engaging, hands-on, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE critical thinking and problem-solving math logic puzzle center activities. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Give your students fun activities to discover how to problem solve by exploring it on their own using these pig theme math brain teaser tasks. Students will love problem solving as they us
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Christmas Puzzles 2nd 3rd Grade Math Enrichment Puzzles Games Problem Solving
Christmas Brain Teasers Higher Level Thinking Enrichment Logic Puzzles 2nd and 3rd Grade - Engaging, hands-on, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE critical thinking and December Christmas problem-solving math logic puzzles and center activities. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these Christmas Math Enrichment activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Give your students fun December activities to discover how to problem solve by exploring it on their own using these Christ
2nd - 3rd
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Place Value Riddles to 1000 - 4 Digit Place Value Word Problems 2nd 3rd Grade
Place Value Riddles to 1000 - 4 Digit Place Value Word Problems 2nd 3rd Grade These place value riddles include multiple type questions that can be used with whole class lessons, math centers, bell ringers, and small groups. These DIGITAL and PRINTABLE 4-digit place value word problems to 1,000 riddles are critical thinking and problem-solving skill activities your students will love solving! These place value riddles/logic puzzles CANNOT be solved until ALL clues are worked and cover the fo
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
3.MD.C.7a
, 3.MD.D.8
, 2.NBT.B.5
+18
Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles 2nd & 3rd Grade Problem Solving Enrichment Games
Build critical thinking and problem skills with these Fall Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles. 2nd and 3rd grade students will problem solve using 20 DIGITAL and PRINTALBE Thanksgiving logic puzzles that teach them to think analytically and outside the box. Students will love using these Thanksgiving Theme Logic Puzzles for: morning math enrichment activitiesmath center activitiesearly finishers workextra creditgame daysThanksgiving party activitiesNovember centersThanksgiving Brain Teasers Includes:20
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+4
Summer Activities Brain Teasers Fun Worksheets June Morning Bell Work 4th Grade
If you are a 4th-grade teacher looking for morning work, you will love this! These logic puzzles are fun yet effective for improving problem-solving, mental math, and critical thinking skills. These Father's Day morning work math puzzles focus on the mental math strategy of using money - dollars as 100s, half-dollars as 50s, quarters as 25s - in mental math computations. See the thumbnails and the preview for full-page samples.⭐ NO TEACHER PREP! These fun math early finisher extensions are per
4th
Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+3
Maths Brainbusters (Problem Solving)
This product contains 10 brainbusters cards to challenge children! Each card also contains an 'Extra challenge' for differentiation. (20 Maths problems in total) An answer sheet is also included. This could be done as a whole class problem solving activity, an early finisher activity to challenge children or as a group activity. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
5th - 8th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
Spring Logic Puzzles May Activity Packet - Brain Teasers - May Morning Work 4th
If you are a 4th-grade teacher looking for math extensions, you will love this! These math extensions are fun yet effective for improving problem-solving, mental math, and critical thinking skills. These end-of-year math puzzles focus on the mental math strategy of using money - dollars as 100s, half-dollars as 50s, quarters as 25s - in mental math computations. See the thumbnails and the preview for full-page samples.⭐ NO TEACHER PREP! These fun math tasks are perfect for differentiated pract
4th
Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+3
Summer Activities Brain Teasers Fun Worksheets July Morning Work 4th Grade
If you are a 4th-grade teacher looking for math extensions for your early finishers, you will love this! These math extensions are fun yet effective for improving problem-solving, mental math, and critical thinking skills. These July early finisher math puzzles focus on the mental math strategy of using money - dollars as 100s, half-dollars as 50s, quarters as 25s - in mental math computations. See the thumbnails and the preview for full-page samples.⭐ NO TEACHER PREP! These fun math early fin
4th
Mental Math
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 4.NBT.B.5
, 4.NBT.B.6
+3
Writing & Solving Two Step Equations to Models Task Cards
Do your students struggle with understanding two step equations? These Writing Equations task cards help students see the mathematical operations through models. Each model includes both multiplication and addition for a two step equation. Once students are proficient with writing two-step equations to match the models, they're ready to apply their learning in complex, multi-step word problems. WHAT'S INCLUDED:28 task cardsRecording sheetanswer keyThese representations are designed to help stude
3rd - 4th
Algebra, Arithmetic, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+1
MATH MULTISTEP FUNNY WORD PROBLEMS #3: ALL OPERATIONS 36 Task Cards Assessment!
Dear Teacher, children love to solve my FUNNY PROBLEMS because while solving they SMILE!!!
BOOK-1 for grades 1-4 initiated the FUNNY MATH PROBLEMS series that continues with BOOK-2 (grades 1-4), BOOK-3 (grades 4-7), and BOOK-4: Fractions (grades 5-7)
Set of 36 task cards (4 per standard letter-size page). Cards are easily printable in both: color and grayscale. Laminate them for years-long use.
Perfect for
• Math Center
• Group Work
• Individual Work
• Homework
• Review & Assessment
• Gift
Not Specific
Basic Operations, Mental Math
Part-part-whole addition: Partitioning Number Bonds to 20 task cards
🔔Students struggling with their numbers bonds to 20 AND open-ended problem solving? Are you looking for differentiated, part-part-whole partitioning problems linked to the Australian and Victorian Curriculums? This activity is a low-prep way to engage your students when working on number bonds to 10 & 20, fact families and missing addends whilst encouraging student agency and developing their problem solving and reasoning skills! How can you use these part-part-whole addition problems:✅ Use in
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
Money Word Problems Task Cards
Money Word Problems Task Cards encourage students to use rounding, calculators, and reasoning to solve problems that involve spending money. This resource includes BW and color versions. There is more than one way to solve the problems on these task cards. Encourage your students to work cooperatively with other students or a tutor to discuss ways to reason through the questions on these task cards. The package includes 8 practical story problems involving money with color illustrations, the sa
2nd - 4th
Mental Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.OA.D.8
, 4.OA.A.3
Christmas Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities
Challenge your students this December with Christmas Critical Thinking Task Cards—holiday fun meets rigorous logic, problem-solving, and enrichment for grades 3–6! Make the holiday season rigorous and fun with these Christmas Critical Thinking Task Cards! Perfect for gifted learners, enrichment groups, or early finishers, these 12 activities challenge students with logic puzzles, math reasoning, and creative problem-solving — all with a Christmas twist. What’s Included: 12 Christmas-Themed C
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Addition and Subtraction Balanced Equations | BOOM Cards
These BOOM Learning digital task cards, challenge 1st and 2nd graders to balance sum and difference equations! Problem solving is used in differentiated addition and subtraction task cards. Solve for different addend or subtrahends. Distance Learning! This download includes links to 2 LEVELED BOOM DECKS: Each deck is divided into two sections based on numeracy skills for 1st and 2nd Graders. These levels allow you to meet the needs of students as they build their understanding of building and
1st - 2nd
Mental Math
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
+3
Also included in: 1st and 2nd Grade Math Centers
Fall Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities (Grades 3-6)
Challenge your students with these Fall Critical Thinking Task Cards — perfect for enrichment, gifted learners, fast finishers, or centers! Seasonal fun meets rigorous problem-solving, logic puzzles, and creative thinking for grades 3–6. Designed with gifted and advanced learners in mind, each card combines seasonal fun with higher-order thinking skills! What’s Included: 12 printable Fall Critical Thinking Task Cards Answer Key with solutions and discussion prompts Teacher Talk Page with ti
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Also included in: Autumn Critical Thinking Task Cards (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving)
Kakurasu Logic Puzzles Brain Games Workbook PDF PPT 50 Pages
Challenge students with these engaging Kakurasu Logic Puzzles! 🧩🧠 This 50-page workbook is packed with fun brain games designed to strengthen critical thinking, logic, concentration, and problem-solving skills through interactive puzzle activities. Perfect for math centers, enrichment, morning work, and independent practice! 📦 What’s Included: 🧩 50 Kakurasu puzzle pages ✅ Solution pages included 📄 Printable PDF workbook 💻 PowerPoint presentation version 🖨️ Ready-to-use no-prep ac
4th - 8th
Mental Math, Numbers
Also included in: Kakurasu Puzzles Bundle Grades 4-7 Logic Brain Games PDF PPT
Kakurasu Logic Puzzle Activities Brain Games PDF PPT 50 Pages
Keep students thinking and engaged with these challenging Kakurasu Logic Puzzle Activities! 🧩🧠 This 50-page workbook is filled with fun brain games that help students strengthen critical thinking, logic, concentration, and problem-solving skills through interactive puzzle practice. Perfect for enrichment, math centers, morning work, and independent learning! 📦 What’s Included: 🧩 50 Kakurasu puzzle activity pages ✅ Complete solution pages 📄 Printable PDF workbook 💻 PowerPoint presen
4th - 8th
Mental Math
Also included in: Kakurasu Puzzles Bundle Grades 4-7 Logic Brain Games PDF PPT
Math Eureka Squared Task Cards - 2nd Grade Module 4 BUNDLE Topic A-E
Set of 120 Task Cards with Answer Keys! Aligned with EUREKA SQUARED 2nd Grade Module 4 - Topics A-E!ALL INCLUDED:Module 4 Topic A - Mental Place Value Strategies: Students will find missing addends to balance equations and solve word problems. Module 4 Topic B - Strategies for Composing Tens and Hundreds Within 1,000: Students will match student work that shows different place value strategies to the correct number sentences. Module 4 Topic C - Simplifying Strategies for Subtracting Within 1,0
2nd
Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.7
, 2.OA.A.1
Halloween Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities
Looking for a fun but rigorous Halloween activity? These Halloween Critical Thinking Task Cards combine spooky seasonal fun with higher-order thinking challenges! Perfect for gifted students, enrichment, or early finishers, each card encourages logic, problem-solving, and creative reasoning. What’s Included: 12 Halloween-Themed Critical Thinking Task Cards Teacher Answer Key with solutions and possible responses Teacher Talk Page with setup and differentiation tips Student Directions page fo
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Also included in: Autumn Critical Thinking Task Cards (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving)
Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000 Task Cards | 30 Cards + Word Problems
Make practicing addition and subtraction within 1,000 meaningful and engaging with these 30 task cards, including a mix of computation and word problems! This resource helps students strengthen their understanding of 3-digit addition and subtraction, including regrouping, place value, and real-world problem solving. What’s Included: 30 task cards (mix of computation + word problems) Student recording sheet Answer key for easy checking Color and black & white versions Skills Covered: 3-dig
1st - 6th, Adult Education
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value
NWEA MAP Aligned | 1st Grade RTI Range 190+ | Counting Coins Task Cards
Differentiated Counting Coins Task Cards | Above-Level & GT Math Practice | NWEA MAP Aligned (190+ RIT) | Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, PenniesLooking for a way to challenge your high-achieving 1st and 2nd grade students during your money unit? These differentiated coin-counting story problem task cards are designed specifically for learners working above grade level—ideal for those in the NWEA MAP RIT 190+ range enrichment groups. Each set builds problem-solving and real-world money math skills
1st
Mental Math, Money Math
Differentiated Counting Coins Task Cards | Small Groups & Stations | 1st & 2nd
Differentiated Counting Coins Task Cards | Dimes, Nickels, Pennies | 3 Levels of PracticeMake money counting meaningful for all your learners! This differentiated math resource is designed to meet students where they are—with three leveled sets of coin-counting task cards that build foundational skills and challenge higher-level thinkers. Whether you're working with emerging counters or students ready for mental math and problem-solving, these task cards are color-coded and easy to assign base
K - 2nd
Mental Math, Money Math
Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards Enrichment & Gifted Activities
Keep rigor high this November with Thanksgiving Critical Thinking Task Cards—perfect for enrichment, gifted learners, or fast finishers who need engaging challenges. Each card is designed to spark higher-order thinking, logic, and creativity while connecting to the season of gratitude. What’s Included: 12 Thanksgiving-Themed Critical Thinking Task Cards Teacher Answer Key with sample solutions Teacher Talk Page with guidance and extension ideas Student Directions page for independent or small
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Other (Science)
Also included in: Autumn Critical Thinking Task Cards (Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving)
Advanced Differentiated Task Cards | Mental Math Coins | GT & Early Finishers
Mental Math Money Task Cards – Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies | Grades 1–2 | GT & Above-Level LearnersLooking for a way to differentiate your money unit for students who are ready for a challenge? These 24 Mental Math Task Cards are designed specifically for 1st and 2nd graders who need enrichment beyond basic coin counting. Each card features story problems using dimes, nickels, and pennies that require students to use mental math, logical reasoning, and a deeper understanding of coin values.
1st - 2nd
Mental Math, Money Math
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