Labor Day Math Mystery Activity - 1st Grade Edition - Add & Subtract within 15, Place Value, and 2D Shapes
Make math fun with this Labor Day Math Mystery: The Case of the Construction Crew Conundrum — 1st Grade Edition! This captivating activity contains easy prep worksheets (printable and digital) and beginning and ending videos that blend the excitement of mysteries with the charm of mathematics.
Embark on an intriguing journey to decode the mystery of the Construction Crew Conundrum through a series of math worksheets. Correctly answering math questions will bring your student detectives one step closer to unveiling the criminal, turning learning into a thrilling escapade!
Both printable & digital worksheet options are provided.
⭐Easy Prep!⭐
- PDF printable version - print and copy the worksheets, and your student detectives are ready to solve!
- Google Slides Digital version - Find the link in the Teacher Instructions section to open the worksheets digitally in Google Slides. Make a copy for your students and assign it. Students must be in 'edit' mode to enter answers.
⭐Engaging Videos included⭐
>>> Exciting Video Hook and Ending Video clip provided (with voiceovers)
>>> Printable awards provided for your excellent detectives
⭐Math Skills Involved:⭐
- Clue 1: Addition within 15 - Number line included
- Clue 2: Subtraction within 15 - Number line included
- Clue 3: Place Value Block Models up to 20
- Clue 4: Identifying 2D shapes
- Clue 5: Comparing Numbers up to 30
Your student detectives must also use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve who should be eliminated from the list after each clue message.
⭐Multiple Uses⭐
Great for:
- Review
- Consolidation
- Math Centers
- Extra Practice
- Enrichment
- Early Finishers
- Homework
- Substitute Teachers
A fun way to celebrate and combine Labor Day with learning!
⭐This resource is also included in the 1st Grade Complete Math Mystery Bundle and the 1st Grade Holiday Math Mystery Bundle - these bundles are currently only available on my TPT store.
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⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)
⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!
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