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.