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The Case of the Broomstick Burglar - A Free Halloween Mini-Math Mystery

10/23/2022

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It's that time of year again! Time for ghosts, goblins, and... math mysteries? That's right, we've got a freebie for you that's sure to get your students engaged in some spooky math practice this Halloween. Check out our latest mini math mystery, The Case of the Broomstick Burglar. This one is available in six different grade editions (K-5), so there's sure to be something perfect for your class.
The Case of the Broomstick Burglar is a fun, Halloween-themed mini-math mystery perfect for engaging your students while simultaneously completing some math. In this mini mystery, students will help solve the case of who keeps stealing broomsticks from the witches and wizards. They'll use their math skills to eliminate suspects, narrow the list, and ultimately catch the culprit!
 
This mini mystery is available in the following editions:
  • Kindergarten edition – counting with ten frames
  •  1st Grade Edition – addition within 15
  • 2nd Grade edition - addition with double-digit numbers (no regrouping)
  • 3rd Grade edition – addition within 1,000 (with regrouping)
  • 4th Grade edition – Identifying factors
  • 5th Grade edition – Comparing decimals
Each grade edition contains the same stories and suspects; however, each version's math and thief are different. The Case of the Broomstick Burglar is a great way to get your students practicing some math skills while having a frightfully good time! Download the PDF for each grade free below.
Each download includes:
- A printable mini-mystery page
- A link to open the mini-mystery in Google Slides to complete digitally
- Optional printable awards to give to your amazing student detectives

Halloween Mini Math Mystery Activity Kindergarten - Ten Frames - FREE

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice counting objects in ten frames. Ideal for Kindergarten or any class working with counting objects 1-10. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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Halloween Mini Math Mystery Activity 1st Grade Addition within 15 - FREE

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice addition within 15 (number line included). Ideal for 1st Grade or any class working with addition within 15. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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Halloween Addition Mini Math Mystery - 2nd Grade FREE

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice addition with 2-digit numbers (without regrouping). Ideal for 2nd Grade or any class working with adding numbers within 100. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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Halloween Addition Mini Math Mystery - 3rd Grade FREE - With Regrouping

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice addition within 1,000 (with regrouping). Ideal for 3rd Grade or any class working with adding numbers within 1,000. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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Halloween Mini Math Mystery - 4th Grade Identifying Factors Game - FREE

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice identifying factors. Ideal for 4th Grade or any class working with identifying factors. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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Halloween Mini Math Mystery - Comparing Decimals - 5th Grade FREE

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This Halloween Mini-Math Mystery is a fun 'game-like' one-page activity to practice comparing decimals. Ideal for 5th Grade or any class working with comparing decimals. Your student detectives will need to correctly complete the math section to solve who is the Broomstick Burglar!

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If you have any trouble downloading these mysteries via my website shop, they are also available for free via my TPT store (see individual grade links below):
  • Kindergarten Edition
  • 1st Grade Edition 
  • 2nd Grade Edition
  • 3rd Grade Edition 
  • 4th Grade Edition
  • 5th Grade Edition

Math shouldn't be scary- especially around Halloween. But sometimes, no matter how many math manipulatives or activities you try, getting kids engaged in math time can feel like more of a trick than a treat. So if you're looking for an engaging way to make math time fun this October, look no further than our free Halloween mini-math mystery. This printable PDF is easy to use and easy to prep. And best of all, it comes with an answer key so you can quickly check for understanding afterward. So don't wait- download the free PDF of the Case of the Broomstick burglar today and enjoy some stress-free math time with your kiddos tomorrow.

If you used the resource and find you want more of these little tricky math treats to complete this Halloween week, then check out the ten-pack of Halloween themed mini-math mysteries below:

Kindergarten Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Worksheets

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This Kindergarten Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for Kindergarten or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?

Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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1st Grade Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Worksheets

A$5.00

This 1st Grade Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 1st Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly, with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?

Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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2nd Grade Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Worksheets

A$5.00

This 2nd Grade Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 2nd Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?

Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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3rd Grade Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Worksheets

A$5.00

This 3rd Grade Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 3rd Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?

Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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4th Grade Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Worksheets

A$5.00

This 5th Grade Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 5th Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly, with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?


Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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5th Grade Halloween Math Mini Mysteries - Printable and Digital Game Worksheets

A$5.00

This 5th Grade Halloween Math Packet contains TEN fun Mini-Math Mysteries in both printable and digital formats! This packet is ideal for 5th Grade or any class working with the math skills and content listed below. It is also distance learning-friendly, with a digital option for the worksheets on Google Slides.


What are Mini-Math Mysteries?

Mini-Math Mysteries are a fun game-like one-page activity to practice math skills. They are a condensed version of a mystery and follow a simple elimination structure where students will use their answers to eliminate possibilities. The mystery story is short (a couple of sentences to a paragraph), and unlike my regular mysteries, there are no clue messages or video hooks for these. I've designed these for educators who want something quick and short to assign to students while still keeping it fun!

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Have a spooktacular week!
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Excellent content! Thank you for sharing this very informative and useful article. Looking forward to the latest one.

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