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Add Halloween fun to addition and subtraction word problem practice with this ready-to-use math center!

In Spooky Story Problems, students read each Halloween-themed story problem, determine the operation needed, solve the problem, and choose the correct answer. Students then show their work and record their answers on the included recording sheet.

Skills Practiced:

Solving addition word problems
Solving subtraction word problems
Determining the correct operation
Applying addition and subtraction strategies
Showing mathematical thinking

What's Included:

12 Spooky Story Problems task cards
Multiple-choice answer options
Student recording sheet with space to show work
Answer key

This Halloween word problem activity works well for 2nd grade math centers, small groups, partner practice, independent work, or addition and subtraction review. The seasonal problems give students focused practice applying their math skills in context.

Meet the creator

Amy Lemons

Teacher & Curriculum Author

Amy started teaching in 2006 and spent most of her classroom years in 1st and 2nd grade. She has shared lessons and activities with teachers on her blog since 2011, built around hands-on activities and meaningful books.

✓Co-creator of Rooted in Reading, now serving K–3
✓Co-creator of Magic of Math and Write On! with Hope King
✓Taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade

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Halloween Word Problems Math Center: Addition & Subtraction Story Problems

Name: Halloween Word Problems Math Center: Addition & Subtraction Story Problems
Brand: Amy Lemons
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by Amy Lemons

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Resource details

Resource type: Printables Task Cards
Pages: 17
Number of activities: 1
Grade levels: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Subjects: Addition Subtraction
Included file types: PDF
Seasonality: Fall
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
Access: Included with Library membership

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