Mind -Blowing (Mind -Growing) Puzzle Pack The cure for June -itis: fun, challenging math puzzles that get kids thinking outside of the box!

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1 Designed by the math -loving folks at Mind -Blowing (Mind -Growing) Puzzle Pack The cure for June -itis: fun, challenging math puzzles that get kids thinking outside of the box! As temperatures start to rise, so should the challenge and creativity of your math instruction! Our 5- page mega -pack will help keep students sharp by applying familiar skills in new ways. Use this FREE download of enrichment puzzles to: Promote higher- order thinking Engage gifted students and early finishers Fill schedule gaps around assemblies and field days Create a low -prep independent center Give students summer bridge activities Each page is marked with a recommended level to help you differentiate. We recommend pp. 1-9 (marked with a ) for kindergarten, pp (marked with a ) for grade 1, and pp. 2-5 (marked with a ) for grade 2. Minimal required reading make these activities perfect for students of all abilities. Happy June teaching! P.S.: Brighten a colleague s day by sharing this free resource. Catch the Math Wave: a) Our blog is full of ideas/resources (and more free printables) be sure to subscribe to Blog.Happynumbers.com for all the latest! b) is your magic wand for differentiated math instruction in your class. Driven by pedagogy, supported by technology (not vice versa) it provides your students deep conceptual understanding of math by scaffolding the instruction and giving individual feedback, just the way you would. So, kids work independently at their own pace and teachers are freed up to work with small groups or individual students it s like having a teacher assistant for each student in the class!

2 Find the Missing Piece Draw a line to match the pieces. Color the matching pieces the same. Spatial Thinking 1

3 Build a Square Draw a line to connect the two matching pieces of each square. Spatial Thinking Try This! Color each pair of matching pieces the same color. 2

4 Equal Parts Spatial Thinking Color each shape to show two equal parts. Try This! Circle the shapes that have 8 pieces.

5 Equal Parts Color each shape to show two Spatial Thinking Try This! How many in each shape?

6 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 5

7 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 6

8 Match and color Find the sets that match. Color them the same. Spatial Thinking Directions Part 1: Find matching pairs of beads. Color them the same as one another. Part 2: Find the identical pair of beads. Color them the same as one another. 7

9 Match and color Recognize Patterns Directions Draw a line to connect the two matching strings of beads. Color the beads in a pattern. 2 8

10 Match Counting/Shapes/Colors Directions Match each beach ball to the shape with that number of sides. Color the triangles red. Color the square blue. Color the rectangle purple. 9

11 Find the Missing Piece Draw a line to match the pieces. Color the matching pieces the same. Spatial Thinking 10

12 Build a Square Draw a line to connect the two matching pieces of each square. Spatial Thinking Try This! Color each pair of matching pieces the same color and pattern. 11

13 Equal Parts Color each shape to show two equal parts. Spatial Thinking Try This! Draw your own shape in the box. Color it to show two equal parts. 12

14 Equal Parts Color each shape to show two Spatial Thinking Try This! Draw your own shape using two 1

15 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 1

16 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 15

17 Match and color Find the sets that match. Color them the same. Spatial Thinking Directions Part 1: Find matching pairs of beads. Color them the same as one another. Part 2: Find the identical sets of beads. Color them all the same. 16

18 Match and color Classify Data Directions 1 8 Draw a line to connect each sand castle to its decorations

19 Count and Write Classify Data Directions Count the number of each decoration on the sand castle. Record the number in the chart

20 Critical Thinking Part 1 Follow the path and color Part 2 Draw 5 arrows Directions 1. Start at the crab. Follow the 5 arrows given. Color the ending square. 2. Start at the crab. Draw a path to the shaded square using 5 arrows. Record the arrows below. 19

21 Color and write Three Addends = = = = 10 Directions Color the beach towels using three different colors. (Do not alternate colors.) Complete the equation. 20

22 Write + or Add/Subtract 2 1 = 5 2 = = 2 1 = = = 2 1 = = = = 5 Directions Solve each problem by writing a + or in the suns to make it true. Use numbers 1. Every row and every column uses each number once

...in the triangle and the rectangle?...in the triangle but not the circle?

23 Think and count Logic How many and are......only in the triangle?...only in the rectangle?... in the circle and the triangle?...in the triangle and the rectangle?...in the triangle but not the circle?...in the circle but not the rectangle? 22 Use numbers 1. Every row and every column uses each number once

24 Draw the Missing Piece Draw the missing pieces in the box. Color each piece to match its shape. Spatial Thinking 2

25 Spatial Thinking Build a Square Follow the dashed lines. Draw the missing piece to complete each square. Try This! Color each pair of matching pieces the same color and pattern. 2

26 Equal Parts Show two different ways to split each shape into two equal parts. Spatial Thinking Try This! Draw your own shape in the box. Color it two different ways to show two equal parts. 25

27 Equal Parts Color each shape to show two Spatial Thinking Try This! Draw your own shape using two 26

28 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 27

29 Match and color Circle the sets that match. Color the shaded beads in each. Spatial Thinking Directions In each row, circle any sets of beads that have the same configuration as the first set. Color to match the shading of the first set. 28

30 Match and color Spatial Thinking Find the sets that match. Color them the same. Directions Part 1: Find matching pairs of beads. Color them the same as one another. Part 2: Find the identical sets of beads. Color them all the same. 29

31 Match and color Recognize Fractions Directions Match each amount on the left to the equivalent amount on the right. Color the matched set the same color. 0 Solve. Then substitute a letter. 1=A, 2=B, =C, =D, = = 19-5 = 1-9 =

32 Critical Thinking Part 1 Follow the path and color Part 2 Draw 6 arrows Directions 1. Start at the crab. Follow the 6 arrows given. Color the ending square. 2. Start at the crab. Draw a path to the shaded square using 6 arrows. Record the arrows below. 1 Solve. Then substitute a letter. 1=A, 2=B, =C, =D, = = + + = 17 - =

33 Write + or Add/Subtract = = = = = = = = = 9 6 = 0 Directions Solve each equation by writing a + or in the suns to make it true. 2 Use numbers 1-9 once each. Every row and every column =

34 Count and Solve Area/Perimeter Area = cm 2 Perimeter = cm Area = cm 2 Perimeter = cm Area = cm 2 Perimeter = cm Area = cm 2 Perimeter = cm Directions Count the centimeter squares to find the area and perimeter of each outlined number. To find the area, count the number of full squares within each number. To find the perimeter, count the number of 1-cm lines around the outside of each number. Use numbers 1-9 once each. Every row and every column =

35 Plot and draw Coordinate Grid 12 B E7 11 C10 D7 10 D10 D9 D8 9 E9 F7 8 E10 F8 7 F10 F9 G8 G7 6 G9 F7 5 G10 H10 I D D5 B E6 2 1 D8 E8 F6 G5 G A B C D E F G H I J Directions Plot each point on the grid. Draw a straight line to connect it to the following point. At each, pick up pencil and begin a new line. Use numbers 1-9 once each. Every row and every column =

36 Think and count Logic/Money How much money is......only in the triangle?...only in the rectangle?... in the circle and the triangle?...in the triangle and the rectangle?...in the triangle but not the circle?...in the circle but not the rectangle? 5 Use numbers 1-9 once each. Every row and every column =

37 Answer key Find the missing piece Build a Square Build Equal a Square Parts 1 2 Equal Parts Match and color Match and color 5 6

38 Answer key Match and color Match and color Match Find the missing piece Build a square Equal parts

39 Answer key Equal parts Match and color Match and color Find the missing piece Match and color Match and color

2 + = 79 + 2 + 1 = 6-2 + 1 = 2 + 1-2 = - 2-1 = 0 5-2 + = 6 19 1 + 2 + = 10 7 20-1 - 2 = 1-1 + 2 = 5 21 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 Think and count Draw the Missing Piece Build a

40 Answer key Part 1. Follow the path and color Color and write (Answers may vary) = 710 Write + or = = = Part 2 Draw 5 arrows (Answers may vary) = = = = = = = = = = Think and count Draw the Missing Piece Build a Square How many and are......only in the rectangle? in the circle and the triangle?...in the triangle and the rectangle? 5...in the triangle but not the circle? 10...in the circle but not the rectangle? only in the triangle? 22 Use numbers 1. Every row and every column uses each number once

41 Answer key Equal parts Equal parts Match and color Match and color Match and color Match and color Solve. Then substitute a letter. 1=A, 2=B, =C, =D, = 10 J = 21 U 19-5 = 1 N 1-9 = 5 E

42 Answer key Part 1. Follow the path and color Write + or - Count and solve Part 2 Draw 6 arrows (Answers may vary) 1 Solve. Then substitute a letter. 1=A, 2=B, =C, =D, = 19 S = 2 W + + = 9 I 17 - = 1 M = = = = = = = = = = Area = 1 cm 2 Area = 1 cm 2 Perimeter = 0 cm Perimeter = 28 cm 8 Area = 15 cm Area = cm 2 Perimeter = cm Perimeter = cm Plot and draw Think and count 12 B E7 11 c10 D7 10 D9 E9 D8 9 E10 F7 8 F10 F8 7 F9 G8 6 G9 G10 G7 F7 5 H10 I D B D5 2 1 A B C D E F G H I J 5 7 D8 E E6 F6 G5 G 9 2 How much money is......only in the triangle? 17...only in the rectangle? in the circle and the triangle? 5...in the triangle and the rectangle? 5...in the triangle but not the circle? 7...in the circle but not the rectangle?

POST TEST KEY. Math in a Cultural Context*

POST TEST KEY. Math in a Cultural Context* POST TEST KEY Designing Patterns: Exploring Shapes and Area (Rhombus Module) Grade Level 3-5 Math in a Cultural Context* UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS Student Name: POST TEST KEY Grade: Teacher: School: