$Back to School Math Activity: Word Problem Booklet – math resource by Amy Lemons and Get Your Teach On$

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Back to School Math Word Problems | Draw & Solve Activity

Name: Back to School Math Activity: Word Problem Booklet
Brand: Amy Lemons
Price: 2.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Make word problems fun and engaging with this Back to School Draw & Solve Math Activity! Students will strengthen their problem-solving skills by reading each word problem, illustrating their thinking, and solving the problem in a printable response booklet.

Begin by discussing each word problem together as a class. Then, students glue the problem into their booklet, draw a picture to represent their thinking, and solve the problem. This interactive format encourages students to visualize mathematical concepts, explain their reasoning, and build confidence with word problems. With multiple word problems included, you can revisit this activity throughout the beginning of the school year for continued practice.

What's Included

Printable student response booklet
Variety of printable math word problems

Perfect For

Back to school math activities
Math workshop
Guided math
Small groups
Independent practice
Morning work
Math centers
Homework or early finishers

Skills Practiced

Solving addition and subtraction word problems
Drawing mathematical models
Problem-solving strategies
Mathematical reasoning
Representing thinking with pictures and numbers

This resource is designed for 1st-3rd grade students and provides an engaging, hands-on way to build confidence with math word problems while encouraging students to explain their mathematical thinking.

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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Resource details

Resource type: Printables Worksheets
Pages: 12
Number of activities: 5
Grade levels: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Subjects: Math
Included file types: PDF
Seasonality: Back to School
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
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