Free adding and subtracting decimals activity PDF for 5th grade math students enrichment and centers

Free Adding and Subtracting Decimals Activities PDF for 5th Grade

BySadia

Looking for an easy way to help your students review adding and subtracting decimals without another boring worksheet?

This free adding and subtracting decimals activity turns practice into a secret mystery picture puzzle your students actually enjoy solving.

Using hands-on activities like these helps students practice more and get clarity on skills they are working on, like adding and subtracting decimals or fractions, with confidence.

This is the reason why I have created these engaging activities to make decimal operations fun and accessible.

In this blog, I want to help you build confidence and proficiency in your students’ abilities to add and subtract decimals using mystery puzzle activities.

Why Teaching Decimal Operations Matters in 5th Grade?

Let’s be real, dealing with decimal operations is something your students will deal with in their everyday lives.

From measuring ingredients in science experiments to calculating totals with money, the skill is crucial to understand.

So, it’s very important to teach them the concept of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.

But before starting addition and subtraction, they need to nail down their basics about decimal place values.

When students already understand whole-number place value, know their math facts, and can read, write, and compare decimals, learning how to add and subtract decimals feels much more easy.

A basic understanding of fractions, especially tenths and hundredths, also helps students see how decimals represent parts of a whole.

Having prior knowledge of decimal place values and what it represents, your students will be better able to understand decimal operations like adding and subtracting decimals.

By the way, if you need help with resources, you can try in your classroom for teaching decimal addition and subtraction. Here are my favorite ones:

Engaging Adding and Subtracting Decimals Activities PDF

Let me say this again: you need to build up your students’ basic understanding of decimal numbers and their place value understanding before using this printable mystery puzzle activity for review.

Free Adding and Subtracting Decimals Activities PDF for 5th Grade

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Mystery Puzzle Activity

If you want to review adding and subtracting decimals for your 5th grade math students, and your goal is to make them capable enough to be able to think independently of the math problems.

Why not try these no-prep adding and subtracting decimals activities PDF mystery puzzle? Here is an example of how it works:

How does this activity work?

Step 1: Download, print and cut the puzzle pieces (students can cut them themselves).
Step 2: Solve each decimal problem on the worksheet.
Step 3: Match answers to puzzle pieces.
Step 4: Reveal the mystery picture!

First, download and print the activity page and cut the puzzle pieces on the right side of the page. You can even tell your students to cut the pieces themselves.

Second, they solve the problem on the left side of the page. They can use the block they are working on to show their work, or even use the back side of the page to show.

Lastly, they find the puzzle picture with the correct answer they have found and paste it on that specific question.

Encourage them to keep on working until they reveal the mystery picture.

This hands-on mystery puzzle activity on adding and subtracting decimals for 5th grade not only helps them with their decimal problem-solving skills but also makes them curious what mystery lies ahead of them.

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$Back-to-School Math Activities That Set the Tone for the Year$
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Back-to-School Math Activities That Set the Tone for the Year
BySadia
Do you feel like the first few weeks of school are a wild ride, between building relationships, establishing routines, and trying to remember 35+ student names, it’s easy for math review to get thrown on the back burner.

But here’s the thing: if you don’t intentionally set the tone for math from day one, your students won’t either for the rest of the year.

And that’s NOT something I want happening in my classroom. Nope, neither should you.

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So instead of using boring math worksheets or overwhelming diagnostic tests, I use engaging skill based no prep math activities that help me review what they forgot over summer without making them cry.

Here are a few of my go to back to school math activities that review key skills AND get your students excited about learning again.

Activity #1: Color by Number for Math Facts Review

This one’s a classroom favorite — every time. I use them throughout the year in so many ways.

I start the year by reviewing basic math operations like addition subtraction multiplication and division of multi digit numbers. The best way to do this is using color by number math printables that review these core basics.

The coloring math pages aren’t just fun, but a low-pressure way that gives me an instant idea about where my students’s math skills are.

You might be thinking why would math coloring work?

Because it’s quiet, focused, and low-prep (aka teacher sanity saver).

Kids feel successful and relaxed, even if they’re rusty. Most of all, they work across all levels, not just adjust basic math skills!

Here is my go to back to school math activities that I use over and over again:
- Multi Digit Addition Subtraction Multiplication and Division Color by number
- Math Fact’s Fluency Puzzles and Color by Number
These let me see exactly who remembers their facts, and who’s gonna need support.

Activity #2: Math Riddles for Skill Review & Confidence Boost

Math + humor = WIN.

After summer brain drain, many kids feel nervous about math. That’s why I love using math riddles during the first few weeks of school.

They’re engaging, self-checking, and build serious confidence, especially for students who typically shut down during more traditional practice.

What matters most is that it keeps them engaged longer, not just because of the math itself, but because the suspense of solving the riddle holds their attention and keeps them going without frustration.

And guess what? There’s actual research to support this.

A study published in the Journal PRIMUS found that using logic puzzles, riddles and brain teasers in math practice can significantly boost student motivation and learning outcomes.

Riddles work perfectly for partners or independent work and initiate discussions that kids might not otherwise have.

Want a ready-to-use set of math riddles to kick off the year?

Check out these back to school math activities and riddle worksheets that reviews key math skills — no prep needed.

Activity #3: Partner Puzzle Challenges

Honestly, the first week of school is not the time to hit them with a textbook.

It’s time to build connections, make them curious, and ease them into structure without stress.

One of my favorite ways to do that is by using partner puzzle math activities to review the concepts.

For that, I pair students up to complete a math puzzle in collaboration with their partner. Why?

Because not only does it build classroom community, but it also gets them talking, collaborating, and thinking critically from day one, which is super important.

The key is using something that’s Skill-focused (so it’s not just fluff) and self-checking (because you’ve got 1,000 other things to manage).

$Fraction addition and subtraction with unlike denominator mystery picture puzzles 5th and 6th grade math activities$

You can use something like picture puzzles. Want to know how they work?

Students solve fraction operations problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide), then match their answers to reveal a hidden picture.

They work in pairs, double-check each other’s math, and get excited when the image starts to appear. It’s like math + art + problem-solving rolled into one, and YES, they’ll actually ask for more when they finish.

For middle school grades, I use this Fraction Operations Mystery Picture Puzzle during week one or two when we start reviewing fraction skills from 5th grade. It’s the perfect soft entry back into multi-step problems, especially for students who are a little rusty.

Activity #4: Fun Independent Review Packets

As we transition out of back-to-school dread and into “real curriculum,” I use independent review packets to bridge my kid’s concept gaps.

I choose 1-2 skills per day (ex: decimal addition, then subtraction the next day) and give them a page daily for 5–10 minutes to warm up their math brains.

$5th grade math independent work packets for morning work or warm ups$

You can even use independent packets to build your own year long review packets.

Activity #5: Digital Pixel Art Activities

By week two, most of us are already juggling tech rollouts, login issues, and trying to figure out how to squeeze actual math teaching into a packed schedule.

Digital pixel art activities are my go to when I want students using Chromebooks productively without me having to monitor them.

They’re self-checking, skill-based, and fun as hell.

Basically, students solve problems, and a hidden picture gradually appears based on their answers. It’s like gaming, but for math review.

Here’s what I use them during back-to-school:

1 – Place Value Pixel Art for Early Review

Skill focus: Place value — perfect to revisit those rusty number sense skills from 4th grade
When I use it: the first full week of school
Why it works:
- It’s digital, but doesn’t need fancy platforms
- Instant feedback means students stay engaged
- It’s great for centers, independent work, or as a tech-day activity
2 – End-of-Year Review Pixel Art (YES, at the Beginning!)

You might think this one’s just for May — but I use it during back-to-school season, too.

Why? Because it’s super easy to preview what’s coming and get a quick pulse on what they actually remember from the previous grade.

It uses task cards + digital pixel art, which means engagement + data for YOU.

Still looking for a Free Back-to-School Math Activity? I’ve bundled one of my favorite color-by-number worksheets + math review printable into a free pack for you to download.

Use it on day one or during your first week of review to get students back into the math mindset without stress or busywork.

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Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be chaos. With the right math activities, the ones that are fun, focused, and functional, you’ll start your year with students who are engaged, confident, and ready to learn.

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Happy Teaching… Sadia
$Integers and their Opposites Math Activities$
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How to Explain Integers and Their Opposites to Students (Without the Confusion)
BySadia
If integers make your students’ eyes roll, you’re not alone. Integers and their opposites, especially negative numbers, can feel abstract and confusing.

This is where students start mixing up subtraction with “opposites” or struggle to see how positive and negative numbers relate.

The good news? With the right visuals and activities, integers don’t have to be this overwhelming.

In fact, you can make them click for students in a way that actually sticks.

1. Start with Real-Life Examples

The fastest way to make integers feel less intimidating in grade 6 is to ground them in everyday life. A few examples that always land with my students are:
- Temperature: Show how 10° above zero and 10° below zero represent opposites.
- Elevation: Compare a mountain peak to a cave below sea level.
- Money: Talk about having $20 in your bank account versus owing $20.
The goal here is to make the concept more relatable using the example, so the students can connect faster.

You can even ask them to share their own examples, maybe like sports scores or video game points going into the negative.

2. Use a Number Line for Integers and their Opposites

A number line is the foundation for understanding integers. You should first focus on making sure students understand integers using a number line.

When students see numbers laid out visually, they notice the symmetry: every positive number has a negative counterpart that is at the same distance from zero.
- Highlight how +5 and -5 “mirror” each other.
- Reinforce the idea that zero is the center, it’s neutral ground, so its negative is also 0.
- Use visuals (a giant number line taped on the floor works wonders).
This method makes integers less of an abstract idea and more of a pattern they can see and interact with.

3. Introduce Integer Opposites as “Math Twins”

Kids love simple, fun language. Try describing opposites as math twins:
- +3 and -3 are twinssame distance, different sides of zero.
- Use hand motions: one hand moves right, the other moves left.
- Have students physically “be the numbers” by standing on either side of a taped zero line in the classroom.
This builds a physical connection, visualizes the concept and gets them out of their seats (which is always a win).

4. Make it Interactive (Coloring + Games)

Here is the thing: students learn best when they do. Practicing is the key to success in math. Bring integers to life with:
- Coloring activities where each answer reveals a picture.
- Matching games: pair positives with their opposites.
- Scavenger hunts: hide cards around the room and let students find “integer pairs.”
So if you want a ready to use resource that saves you prep time, I created a set of integer activities and coloring worksheets designed exactly for this concept.

They turn practice into a fun activity while reinforcing integer opposites in an interactive way.

5. Common Mistakes Students Make

Even after a lot of practice and explaining with strong visuals, some misconceptions pop up again and again: Here is a list of a few that I encounter again anad again:
- Mixing up subtraction with opposites: For this, clarify that “the opposite of +4 is -4,” but “subtracting 4” is a different operation.
- Thinking zero has an opposite: Reinforce that zero is its own buddy it has no opposite.
- Believing negatives are always “smaller”: Explain that while -10 is less than -2, the distance from zero tells us size in terms of opposites.
Take a few minutes to address these early, and you’ll prevent bigger struggles in later concepts.

6. Wrap It Up

Teaching integers doesn’t have to be a headache for you or your students.

By combining real-life examples, number lines, and interactive activities, you’ll help students finally see opposites in a way that sticks.

Want to save yourself even more prep time?

Grab my Integers and Their Opposites Coloring Worksheets on TPT. You can even find interactive activities for GCF and LCM here. They’re ready-to-go, fun for students, and designed to make integers simple instead of stressful.

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Fun Order of Operations Activities to Skyrocket Engagement Now
BySadia
I get it, I get it, as an upper elementary math teacher, we can teach order of operation to 5th grade students for what can feel like forever. So long that you may feel like you are running low on new ideas to teach it anymore.

If that’s the case, then consider using these 5 fun and exciting Order of Operations activities to keep your students hooked.

All these are my favorite activities. They include both printable and digital options so there is something for everyone.

Color by Number Order of Operations Activities

Getting students excited about the order of operation topic can be a challenge but not if you are using the right activities to engage and get kids to think more about the order of operation.

Students do not just need to know how to solve order of operations problems. It is equally important that kids learn why learning about the order of operations is important.

It’s a way to make sure every one of us arrives at the same answer to a particular problem.

You can teach them various strategies like “please excuse my dear aunt sally” to make it easier for them to remember.

This activity combines the key critical concepts of order of operations (PEMDAS) with the fun of coloring.

Here is how Order of Operations Activities works:

Students are given a worksheet with various math problems that they have to solve using the correct order of operations to find the answers.

Each answer corresponds to a specific color which they will then use to color sections of a picture.

As they solve the problems correctly, a colorful image starts appearing providing students with immediate feedback and a sense of accomplishment.

Pixel Art Order of Operation Activities

Want something quick for digital stations? No worries, I got you covered.

These Order of Operations digital activities are creative and engaging at the same time so your kids won’t get bored.

The activities involve solving the order of operations problems using Google Sheets digital activity. Each correct answer reveals a portion of the pixelated image.

Students write the answers to the problems into the specific cells.

The digital activity involves practicing both types of problems: with and without exponents.

Wait, that’s not all. You will also get students handouts that go with the digital activity and keep them accountable for showing their work.

Exciting Task Cards and Story-based Maze

Capture your kid’s attention using story-based gamified learning similar to this Save the Queen Maze Activity.

In this order of operation maze activity, students look for ways to help Save the Queen Bee that is lost in the wild on her way back home.

They must correctly solve problems to help her find her way back to Hive!

And the best part you can choose to use with or without exponents to differentiate the topic.

Not only this, the activity is highly engaging and self-checking so you do not have to spend time grading the papers.

In the end, use the reward card certificates for positive reinforcement for your kids.

What’s Included:
- 1 Save the Queen Game Maze Activity (Order of Operations – Beginner)
- 1 Save the Queen Game Maze Activity (Order of Operations – Advance)
- Each Maze has 12 Task Cards with different problems (A total of 24)
- 1 Colored Reward Card & Story Card
- 1 Black and white Reward Card and Story Card
- 1 Student Recording Sheet
- Answer Keys of all
Solve the Room Order of Operations Activities

This one is the most fun and dynamic activity to implement in your classroom. My kids always enjoy and look forward to playing this activity.

Their excitement is the only reason why I have to make Solve the Room activities for 5th grade Bundle, so you do not have to do the work.

Want to know how it works?

You post task cards with math problems for your students to work on at different stations or different areas of your classroom.

Then give each student a recording sheet to record their answers.

Students move around the room to find these problems, solve and record them on the given recording sheet.

Why this is the best activity to try:
- Engagement: Traditional worksheets can sometimes bore students, but Solve the Room adds an element of excitement and movement, keeping students motivated and interested.
- Concept Mastery: Students often struggle with the order of operations. This activity offers repeated practice in a fun and hands-on way, helping kids to solidify their understanding.
- Classroom Management: By moving around the room and focusing on different problems, students are less likely to become restless or distracted, leading to better classroom management.
Free Order of Operations Practice Digital PowerPoint Game Activity

Couldn’t find something you were looking for?

No worries… here is a FREE fun activity to help your students master the order of operations?

This interactive game is perfect for bringing some cheer into your classroom while reinforcing this essential math skills.

What is it?

This engaging PowerPoint game challenges students to solve order of operations problems with a winter theme.

Each correct answer helps them progress through the game, while a wrong answer directs kids to try the problem again.

It helps to reinforce learning and makes sure that students understand the concepts before moving on.

Check out this Free Order of Operations Practice Digital PowerPoint Game Activity!

That’s a lot of content for a single topic in 5th grade math topics.

All of these activities and more are available in the lesson pack Bundle in my TPT shop.

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- Google Slides Activity
- Order of Operations Task Cards Printable
- Order of Operation Worksheets
- Story-based Save the Queen Game
- Order of Operation Color by Number
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Fraction Operations: 3 Creative Ways to Make Kids Master Fractions
BySadia
Fractions operations are hard concepts to learn for many kids. Most of my 5th grade students struggle to understand even the basis of what a fraction or a number in a/b form actually means.

This idea is not just a problem for upper elementary students but for middle school kids too. Just ask your middle school students to cut a circle in 6 parts and see the results they produce.

It might look something like this:

$fraction operation | adding and subtracting fractions$

Now the problem is not that these kids do not know how to add subtract multiply or divide fractions. Because all these fraction operations can be understood and practice by simply repeating the exact same steps they need to perform to get the answer.

Instead the problem is their ability to apply and analyze conceptual parts of fractions, so instead of focusing on the simplification side of the concept what you actually need to focus more on is the conceptual side of the topic that is its application and making kids able to analyze and evaluate their learning.

To understand it better lets discuss why our students struggle to grasp this important concept and how we can help them.

Why students struggle with fraction operations

Many students struggle with the conceptual understanding and just learn to find answers using “tricks” like keep, change, flip for fraction division. These kids are the ones that when asked to solve a real life problem like this one:

Sara has 3/4 of a cake remaining , and she wants to share it equally among herself and her two friends. What fraction of the cake will each person get?
Question

are not able to make sense of it. The mere learning of short tricks can not help them master this crucial skill. What we as a teacher need to do is create a smooth and seamless integration of all the previous concepts learned with the new ideas to make it easier for kids to connect the dots.

Students need to build upon their prior knowledge of whole numbers and their operations and get comfortable with understand what the “a“ and “b” in a/b form actually tells them about the problem at hand.

Which means they not only need to know how much of something is being added (which is the numerator part of fraction) but also what is being added that is the denominator part of the fraction.

Making them understand fractions from bottom up is the key. What does the denominator and the numerators actually tells.

For example let’s say kids have to add 2/5 + 1/5:

Here, the ‘2’ and ‘1’ (numerators) tell us ‘how much‘ of something we have, like two pieces of pizza. The ‘5’ (denominator) tells us into ‘how many parts‘ something is divided, like cutting a pizza into 5 slices. So, when adding 2/5 and 1/5, we’re combining parts of the same whole (like adding two slices to one slice of the same pizza, making it 3/5 of the pizza).

Understanding both parts of a fraction helps kids grasp what they’re working with, making fractions less intimidating. Once kids know the basis they will be able to solve more complex problems on their own.

$fraction operation | adding and subtracting fractions$

Activities to make their learning addition and subtraction of fraction operations easier

Not all kids learn the same way. Some are visual learners , some like to explore and ask questions to better understand the concept and as a teacher our job is to understand what our kids understanding is of the topic is how to get hem to become better at it. The best worksheets on addition and subtraction of fractions are the ones with real world problems or activities. Let’s learn more about this:

1. Visual Learning Through Baking and Cooking

Who does not like the smell of cookies baking in the oven. It turns your kitchen into a fun place to learn. Did you know that making food is a great way to understand fractions? Whether you’re measuring sugar or cutting a pizza, cooking is a yummy way to learn about parts of a whole.

Activity to Try: Start by making a simple recipe with your child, like cookies or pizza? This gives you an opportunity and fun time to talk about how fractions are used in cooking. For example, you can ask how much is half a cup of sugar? Or how do you cut a pizza so everyone gets an equal slice? In the end, you get to enjoy a tasty snack together!

What You’ll Learn: Cooking and baking make fractions easy to understand. It’s one thing to see numbers on paper. It’s another to see fractions come to life when you’re cooking. Seeing and touching the parts that make up a whole makes fractions clear and meaningful.

I think cooking is not just about making food. It’s a chance to see math in action. Next time you’re in the kitchen with your kids, think of it as a chance to explore fractions. It makes learning math not just useful but also delicious. So, grab an apron, and let’s make learning fractions as easy as pie!

2. Interactive Games and Activities

In this modern world where technology touches almost every part of our lives, learning has changed a lot after covid. For those of us who learn best by seeing and doing, the increase in online learning platform has opened doors to new possibilities. This is especially true when it comes to understanding fractions—a topic that many find tricky.
Digital Fraction addition and subtraction activity along with PDF worksheets: There are tons of digital activities out there designed to help with fractions. When choosing an activity, look for ones that are fun for your students and how they learn, give you feedback on how you’re doing, and let you keep track of your progress.

A great starter can be Addition and Subtraction of fractions with unlike denominator Color by number worksheets. These aren’t your typical math activities. Instead, they turn learning fractions into an interactive fun activity, making it something your kids will enjoy a lot.

3. Storytelling and Fraction Tales

Using storytelling to teach kids fraction and give them a taste of how math is applied in real world is what we all should be doing in our classrooms. You can introduced a story like “The tale of a bee lost in the forest” where Queen bee goes out in the wild and is lost and its the job of the kids to bring her back to her hive and the worker bees.

But their is a twist, your kids need to solve adding and subtraction fractions with unlike denominator problems to bring her back to her hive. This keep them engaged into meaningful learning.

Using storytelling like the above to teach kids addition subtraction multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers learning more memorable and meaningful. Children are able to connect with the idea on a deeper level that makes learning more enjoyable and fun

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3 Digit Subtraction and Addition Worksheets for Daily Math
BySadia

During my elementary math classroom, I like having games and activities that are not prep.

Why? Well, because it is easier for teachers to set them up and grade, and on top of that, kids ALWAYS love it when I teach subtraction and addition using board game worksheets.

In this blog post, I’m going to share 3 of the best resources you can use in your classroom to teach 3 digit subtraction and addition using worksheets.

First of all, teaching 3 digit subtraction and addition with and without regrouping isn’t just necessary at the start of the year. In fact, it’s better to set up the material as a year-long series resource that you just pull up and instantly use to teach.

Honestly, it can be hard to make something that you can use all year long. At least, it was always hard for me to decide what to use for practicing this basic addition and subtraction skill.

To overcome this problem, I created several 3 digit subtraction and addition worksheets that I keep with me whenever I need them during class.

Here are a few of them that you can use to make your life easier.

1. 3 Digit Subtraction and Addition Worksheets

As the name suggests, addition and subtraction with regrouping worksheets are best used when we are introducing these concepts to kids.

What you want at this stage is to allow your students to practice the skills they have learned without any distractions.

Once they have practiced enough, you can then use advanced pedagogical activities to reinforce their practice, like printable math board games, digital activities, or even coloring math worksheets.

This excites the students to work on their basics and get their practice done correctly.

Looking for some premade worksheet suggestions?

Check these 3 digit subtraction and addition worksheets

2. Addition and Subtraction Riddles Activity Worksheets

Honestly, who does not love to solve riddles? In my classroom, I always find my kids excited to practice math when done with riddles worksheets.

This activity is the single most used activity throughout my addition and subtraction practice class. Riddles not only keep them engaged in working on math but also keep them excited to know what the answer to the secret question is.

So if you want to make your kids practice 3 digit addition and subtraction, use riddle activities to keep them excited about working on their daily practice.

Another option would be to use it as a center activity or homework to reinforce what they have learned.

Want to check out how I use Riddles for multi digit addition and subtraction, click here.

3. Solve The Room 3 Digit Addition and Subtraction Activity

Let’s face it math is a tough subject for some kids.

And whether you are new to teaching or you have been teaching for quite some time.

It can get frustrating to keep your kids engaged and excited to try new concepts. It can feel boring to go through the same activities day in and day out. But the good news is that it does not have to be!

If you want to make this tedious task more fun and engaging for your kids, WHY not incorporate the Solve the Room activity in your weekly math activities list?

Solve the Room is a simple yet effective way to help your kids get up and moving while solving math inside the class.

It is not only fun and highly active, but can also be used to assess your student’s individual understanding of the concepts.

Here is how it works:

You place the question task cards at different stations inside your classroom. Give each of your students a recording sheet that they can use to solve and write their answers.

Students hop from one station to the other, solving the problems. If they get stuck, they can come to me for some help.

You can use Solve the Room activities for every 5th grade math topic. I use it for almost every 5th grade math topic, like Addition and Subtraction of Whole numbers, Fractions, and Decimals.

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Fun and Engaging Digital Halloween Math Activities for 3rd 4th and 5th Grade
BySadia

Looking for some Fun and engaging Halloween math activities to keep your kids busy? Try out these “PICK A WITCH” Digital Game activities with your class and see their excitement skyrocket.

This resource is an interactive digital game which you can use to review or assess your kids place value understanding during their centers time or as a whole class activity.

Here is how the Game Works:

“PICK A WITCH” Game activity is designed to help your kids practice and review the place value of larger numbers like 6 digits in a fun and engaging way.

The resource is a compressed file that unzips to a PowerPoint Activity. The Game activity has 12 question slides and 1 main i.e. “PICK A WITCH” slide.

Display the main slide on the projector and divide your kids into 2 teams. Now tell them to pick a number. The number that they pick you have to click on it to display the question. Once the kids see the question he or she has to answer the question.

You can also award 5 score points to every right answer. Once all the questions have been answered by kids. You can add all their scores and announce which team has won.

All the numbers from 1 to 12 on the first slide are clickable and linked to that specific question number slide. There is a Home button on every question slide to access the main Questions slide which makes it an interactive and super fun game that kids enjoy.

The 12 questions allow you to complete the activity in one go with your class. But it only uses 6 digit numbers. You can use it for fast finishers or as centers digital activity.

Oh and just in case if you are looking for a fun and engaging activity to to teach decimals this week, check out Free adding and subtracting decimals activities 5th grade.

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