Spring Math Mystery 1st grade Activity: ‘Case of the Bee Bandits’

Description Get ready for Spring with this Spring Math Mystery 1st grade Activity! ‘The Case of the Bee Bandits’ is a high-engagement April math activity that turns a 1st-grade review into an exciting case-solving mission. It’s the perfect no-prep math activity! This resource is loaded with options, including an optional video hook to set the stage! Easy Prep for Print or Digital This resource is designed to be low-prep for you and high-engagement for your students. Printable PDF Version: Just print the worksheets, staple, and go. Google Slides Digital Version: 100% paperless! Simply assign in Google Classroom. (Students must be in ‘edit mode’ to type). Spring Math Mystery 1st grade Activity To find the bee bandits, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving: Clue 1: Comparing Numbers (Single & Double Digits) Clue 2: Mixed Addition Facts (1-20) Clue 3: Missing Addends (1-20) Clue 4: Writing with Tens & Ones Clue 5: Ten More or Less Flexible for Any 1st Grade Classroom Use this versatile Spring math activity for: A fun spiral review Math centers or stations Homework or enrichment Your “early finisher” tub A lifesaver for your sub-tub! Pacing & Timing This is a comprehensive review that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your students’ skill level. We recommend pacing it by one clue at a time. Common Questions for this 1st Grade Math Review Q: Is this just a Spring math activity for 1st grade? A: This mystery has a fun “Bee Bandits” theme, making it the perfect April math activity. However, it’s a powerful 1st grade math review printable that you can use any time of year! Q: What skills does this mystery cover? A: This is a comprehensive review. Students will practice comparing numbers, missing addends to 20, 1st grade place value (tens & ones), and ten more or less. Q: What exactly is a Math Mystery? A: It’s our high-engagement, multimedia math activity! Students solve 5 clues to crack a case, all while watching fun video hooks. You can learn more about math mysteries here. Q: How does differentiation work with these? A: That’s our secret weapon! Many of our stories are available for other grades, so you can “clue swap” with the 2-6 grade packs. We even have a blog post explaining how: learn how to differentiate here. (Please note: The Grade 1 version cannot be ‘clue swapped’ as it’s simplified.) Other Grade Editions Available! Love this ‘Bee Bandits’ theme? This mystery is also available for other grade levels (great for differentiation)! 2nd Grade Edition 3rd Grade Edition 4th Grade Edition 5th Grade Edition 6th Grade Edition A complete answer key is included! Mrs. J. © 2018