Description

Celebrate the festival of lights with this Diwali Math Mystery 1st grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Diwali Delights Dilemma’ is a high-engagement Diwali math activity that turns a 1st-grade review into an exciting, cultural case-solving mission.

It’s the perfect no-prep math activity! This resource is loaded with options, including an optional video hook and a NEW ending video (with voiceovers!) to wrap up the case!

 

Easy Prep for Print or Digital

 

This resource is designed to be low-prep for you and high-engagement for your students.

• Printable PDF Version: Just print the worksheets, staple, and go.
• Google Slides Digital Version: 100% paperless! Simply assign in Google Classroom. (Students must be in ‘edit’ mode to type).

 

Diwali Math Mystery 1st grade Activity

 

To solve the dilemma, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving:

• Clue 1: Counting Diyas up to 100
• Clue 2: Addition Word Problems within 20 with pictures
• Clue 3: Comparing two 2-digit numbers with symbols > or <
• Clue 4: Fill in missing numbers on a hundred chart
• Clue 5: Counting forward to fill in missing number sequences.

 

Flexible for Any 1st Grade Classroom

 

Use this versatile Diwali math activity for:

• A fun spiral review
• Math centers or stations
• Homework or enrichment
• Your “early finisher” tub
• A lifesaver for your sub-tub!

 

Pacing & Timing

 

This is a comprehensive review that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2+ hours, depending on your students’ skill level. We recommend pacing it by one clue at a time.

 

Common Questions for this 1st Grade Math Review

 

Q: Is this just a Diwali math activity for 1st grade? A: This mystery has a fun ‘Diwali Delights’ theme, making it the perfect holiday activity. However, it’s a powerful 1st grade math review printable that you can use any time of year!

Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review. Students will practice counting to 100, addition word problems within 20, comparing two 2-digit numbers, and working with a hundred chart.

 

Looking for more 1st Grade adventures?

• • •  Check out more 1st Grade Math Mysteries here!

    •  You may also like to check out our Junior Reading Mysteries too!

A complete answer key and printable awards are included!