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Spring Math Logic Puzzles 2nd Grade Problem Solving Task Cards Early Finishers
Looking for math activities to ENGAGE and CHALLENGE your first and second grade students? Kids LOVE these 24 addition and subtraction math logic puzzle task cards. They will be using algebraic reasoning and not even know it! These task cards are perfect for 1st and 2nd graders to develop a math mindset, promote critical thinking, and provide enrichment opportunities for all students including high achievers and early finishers. THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:24 color addition and subtraction al
1st - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 1.OA.B.4
, 1.OA.C.6
+4
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
2nd Grade Money Slides & Task Cards Daily Problem Solving Math Review Warm Ups
Struggling to find meaningful money practice that actually builds understanding and not just coin counting? These Money Math Warm-Ups for 2nd Grade help students develop problem-solving skills, counting coins fluency, and making change through engaging daily challenges. This resource includes money math problems designed to stretch student thinking and build a strong math mindset. Students work through a variety of counting money activities, money word problems, and reasoning tasks that go
2nd - 3rd
Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.A.1
, MP1
+3
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
Problem Solving Math Questions Grade 2
20 challenging Problem Solving tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. These tasks are for 2nd Grade / Year 2 but may depend on student ability. Click HERE for the Seesaw and Printable Version (***If you have the Seesaw Version you do not need to purchase this product***)How Can it
2nd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
Math Problem Solving Activities Gifted and Talented Enrichment Tasks
7 Challenging Birthday themed Problem Solving tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. Kimberly Jayne Creates is ONE! To celebrate I created this birthday themed Problem Solving resource for all of my followers to enjoy ♥. Thanks for your support, it means the world! What Will I Rec
1st - 6th
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
Dinosaur Math Activities Logic & Reasoning Problem Solving Task Card Centers
Help students build critical thinking and problem solving skills using these Dinosaur math logic puzzle activities. Your 2nd and 3rd grade students will practice solving word problems using these DIGITAL and PRINTABLE math logic puzzles. Students will love problem solving as they use critical thinking skills to work through these fun activities and won't even realize how much they're learning! Students will use these Dinosaur Brain Teaser Logic Puzzles to:makes sense of the problemswork at solv
2nd - 4th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Problem Solving Math Questions Grade 3
20 challenging Problem Solving tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. These tasks are for 3rd Grade / Year 3 but may depend on student ability. Click HERE for the Seesaw and Printable Version (***If you have the Seesaw Version you do not need to purchase this product***)How Can it
3rd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
Problem Solving Math Questions Grade 1 with answers
20 challenging Problem Solving tasks that are no prep ready to print and give straight to your students. Perfect for extension and enrichment for gifted and talented and high ability students. These activities engage students to develop problem solving skills and use critical thinking. These tasks are for 1st Grade / Year 1 but may depend on student ability. Click HERE for the Seesaw and Printable Version (***If you have the Seesaw Version you do not need to purchase this product***)How Can it
1st
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
Mental Math Task Cards | Number Sense, Problem Solving & Enrichment | Grades 3–6
Engage your students with high-level mental math task cards designed to build number sense, problem solving, and flexible thinking, not just answers. These mental math task cards for grades 3 to 6 include multi-step, sequential challenges that require students to think critically, apply real-world math knowledge, and use efficient strategies. Each step builds on the last, strengthening working memory, number flexibility, and reasoning skills. This resource is ideal for advanced, gifted, and twic
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.4
, 5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
+6
2026 Winter Games Math Task Cards Scoot Problem Solving | NO PREP TEST PREP!
WINTER GAMES MATH PROBLEM SOLVING! NO PREP! I use these task card scoot activities in my classroom to get my students up and moving! Includes 16 real world 2026 winter games math word problems. Each card features a real athlete or event from the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, making the math feel relevant and exciting. These problems are specifically designed for 4th and 5th-grade standards, focusing on decimals, multi-step word problems, and measurement conversions. PERFECT FOR TEST PREP REVIEW! W
4th - 5th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Kindergarten Weekly Math Challenges | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving
Kindergarten Weekly Math Challenges | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving Transform your math block with 40 engaging, standards-aligned Kindergarten Math Challenges that go beyond simple practice to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Perfect for whole group lessons, math talks, small group work, early finishers, or as a rotating Math Challenge of the Week bulletin board. Each challenge is thoughtfully designed to extend learning for all students while keeping acti
K - 1st
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+30
Depth & Complexity Math Task Cards – Problem Solving & Numbers Bundle
Want to move your math instruction beyond rote practice? This Depth & Complexity Math Task Card BUNDLE combines two powerful sets — Problem Solving and Numbers & Operations — giving you 40+ task cards designed to strengthen critical thinking while aligning with essential math standards. Each card uses Depth & Complexity icons to guide higher-order thinking, encouraging students to analyze, justify, compare, and make real-world connections in math. Perfect for Grades 3–6, these cards are f
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations
Addition Facts | Digit Fidget Problem Solving | Mental Math
Engage your Kindergarten and 1st graders with these challenges that apply logical reasoning to addition! They are perfect for using mental math skills with tons of addition practice and mathematical thinking! Your kids will be thrilled to practice in a different way as they think, reason, and fidget with the digits to find their answers! So much learning fun! ⭐ You can find the digital version HERE!Perfect for math workshop, extensions, early finishers, morning work, collaborative work, indepen
K - 1st
Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.B.3
, 1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
+2
Also included in: Addition Facts Digit Fidget | Mental Math | Digital and Printable
Elevate Math Problem Solving with Depth & Complexity Task Cards | Grades 3-6
Are you searching for a powerful way to move your students beyond rote memorization into true mathematical reasoning? Many teachers struggle to provide resources that genuinely push critical thinking in math, often settling for basic computation when deeper understanding is needed. Introducing the "Depth & Complexity Task Cards – Math Problem Solving Edition," your essential resource for fostering higher-order thinking in Grades 3-6. This comprehensive set is meticulously designed to help studen
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
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)
Digit Fidget Multiplication Problem Solving | Mental Math | 2 & 3-Digit
Engage your 3rd and 4th graders with these multiplication challenges that apply logical reasoning to multiplication. They are perfect for using mental math skills with tons of multiplication practice and mathematical thinking! Your kids will be thrilled to practice multiplication in a different way as they think, reason, and fidget with the digits! So much learning fun! ⭐ You can find the DIGITAL VERSION HERE.Perfect for math workshop, extensions, early finishers, morning work, collaborative wo
3rd - 4th
Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 4.OA.A.1
Problem Solving Math Task Cards with 4 Addends for advanced 3rd grade
These engaging advanced math task cards ask students to choose 4 addends to create sums between 50 & 200. Students use problem solving skills while adding double digit numbers. Perfect for early finishers, small groups, or enrichment. The directions on each task card in this set direct students to choose 4 numbers from a group of 5 numbers that create specific sums. Math vocabulary is used in the directions. For example: Directions: Find 2 groups of 4 treasure chests each that have a sum
3rd - 4th
Applied Math, Basic Operations
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
Addison and the Advent Calendar~Christmas Math - Problem Solving
Addison and the Advent Calendar - For Highly Able Math Students
Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The investigations can be used with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different strategies. Less experienced students should be encouraged
K - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
Winter Math Enrichment Problem Solving Task Cards
I created this as a fun enrichment math activity for my students to work on before holiday break. There are 12 challenging problems that require students to think strategically and apply their knowledge of addition and subtraction with regrouping. There are two versions included: - 12 Task Cards that can be printed and laminated, with a student answer sheet that can be printed each year - a 4-page student handout that has the problems on the left side of the page and a student work space on the
2nd - 5th
Math
Math Logic Puzzles & Critical Thinking Activities, Algebraic Reaoning Task Cards
Engage your students and early finishers with these critical thinking activities and math logic puzzles. Included in this bundle are 3 critical thinking products for grades K-2. These ready to use logic puzzles are the perfect addition to your classroom to promote mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and creativity! These student friendly critical thinking activities will build a foundation for algebraic reasoning. With 96 puzzles in total, your students will be buzzing with excitement every
K - 2nd
Math
Spring Math Logic Puzzles, 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Sequencing Problem Solving
Improve your students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills with these 36 sequencing logic puzzles. Students must use logic and reasoning to create a set of birds on a wire that satisfies all the clues in the puzzle. The activities require them to analyze statements about relationships, evaluate a solution to see if it meets given criteria, explain their reasoning, create more than one solution to a problem, and generate their own problems and solutions. Check out the preview for a
1st - 3rd
Math
Tangram Fraction Task Cards Math Centers
Tangram Fraction Task Cards! Foster a concrete understanding of fractions with this engaging, hands-on resource that your students will LOVE! There are 36 different cards in this set, and each one presents a unique, non-routine task. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills, all while developing a deep and solid grasp of fractions. Step away from the algorithms and rules and engage students in a valuable and meaningful way! * 4-inch Tangram sets that are ready t
4th - 8th
Fractions, Geometry
Math Enrichment & PBL Common Core State Standard Task Card MEGA Bundle
These yearlong project-based activities are a way to enrich your high-achieving students through independent work study, while you are able to focus on providing instruction and support to your on level and approaching level students. These high-level thinking projects incorporate reading and writing, and allow all students to stay actively working on the same standards as the instruction you are giving to the students who are still working on learning the math skills you are teaching. NEWLY UPD
K - 2nd
Math
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+20
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