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1st Grade Christmas Activity: Christmas Math Mystery -Case of The Selfish Elf

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Mrs J's Resource Creations
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1st - 2nd, Homeschool
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CCSS1.NBT.A.1
CCSS1.NBT.B.2
CCSS1.OA.C.5
CCSS1.OA.C.6
CCSS1.G.A.1
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I need to buy all of your resources for the kids. They have so much fun and even I love solving each clue!
— Amanda F.
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I will do this mystery every year. My students loved it so much, and they were so excited to solve the mystery for Santa. They also got to review important concepts that we have learned.
— Alexandria S.
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This Christmas Math Mystery, the 'Case of the Selfish Elf' (1st Grade Edition) will add an exciting twist to your math sessions. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.

Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a Google Slides link to share this resource with your students via Google Classroom or Drive. Parts of the pages are editable so that your students can complete them without having to print the pages. Please note, you will need to make a copy of the Google Slides to your drive before you can edit.

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There is an optional Video Hook available to introduce this activity to your students in a fun way

>> CLICK HERE TO VIEW BONUS VIDEO HOOK <<

Includes a Bonus ending video clip to wrap up the case after solving the mystery!

Students must use their math skills to eliminate suspects so they can find out who is the Selfish Elf?

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Preparation

- No Prep required! Print the student pages, staple or place

in a folder, and your students are set to go.

- Have the video hook ready for viewing at the start of the

lesson on an IWB, iPad or computer monitor screen.

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Math Skills Required to Unlock Clues

There are five clues to crack to solve the mystery:

Clue 1: Fill in missing numbers in sequences under 100

Clue 2: Addition within 20

Clue 3: Value of the Underlined Digit (tens and ones only in 2-digit numbers)

Clue 4: Identifying Basic 2-D Shapes

Clue 5: Subtraction within 20

Students must use critical thinking skills to figure out what the clue is telling them to eliminate from the list of elf suspects.

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Multiple Uses

- Suitable for independent, pairs, or group work.

- Use as part of your math centers, add to your sub tubs, make it part of your early finisher tasks, give for homework, or make it part of your classroom practice/review sessions.

I recommend pacing this activity by giving students one clue at a time. Once the whole class has completed a clue, then move on to the next clue either within the same lesson or the next math session. New math content presented? Make a lesson out of it by modeling the math before diving into the clue. I like to say, "we must learn something new before attempting the next clue."

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How long will this activity take?

Time to complete will vary anywhere between 30mins - 2 hours or more! It mainly depends on how familiar your students are with the math mystery format, as well as how difficult they find math skills covered in the particular mystery. Please check the math skills outlined in the clues above to help determine suitability for your class.

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Want different math skills?

The Case of the Selfish Elf is available in the other Grade editions listed below. Click to check out the math skills covered in each packet.

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (Kindergarten)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 1)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 2)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 3)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 4)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 5)

Christmas Math Mystery: Case of The Selfish Elf (GRADE 6)

Grade 7 - Selfish Elf

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Add extra motivation with this Detective Rank Chart Download the Mystery Record & Rank Chart FREEBIE HERE

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Bundle and Save!

COMPLETE Math Mystery Bundle - 1st Grade

Holiday Math Mystery Bundle {GRADE 1}

SEASONS Math Mystery Bundle Pack (GRADE 1)

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Not sure what a math mystery is? CLICK HERE to watch a video about Math Mysteries

TRY A FULL FREE MATH MYSTERY HERE (GRADES 1 - 6 DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE)


Browse the 1st Grade Range:

>>Download the FREE 1st Grade Math Mystery Checklist here<<

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CCSS1.NBT.A.1
Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.
CCSS1.NBT.B.2
Understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones. Understand the following as special cases:
CCSS1.OA.C.5
Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
CCSS1.OA.C.6
Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
CCSS1.G.A.1
Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

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