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Halloween Math Story Problems: Adding & Subtracting within 10, 15, 20, Gr. 1, 2

(5 customer reviews)

$2.75

Make math meaningful (and a little spooky) with these Halloween-themed math story problems—perfect for practicing addition and subtraction within 10, 15, and 20. These differentiated mini-books are designed to build number sense and support problem-solving through real-world, seasonal scenarios your students will love.

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Make math meaningful (and a little spooky) with these Halloween-themed math story problems—perfect for practicing addition and subtraction within 10, 15, and 20. These differentiated mini-books are designed to build number sense and support problem-solving through real-world, seasonal scenarios your students will love.

Each mini-book includes five word problems that give students repeated practice with joining and separating situations. With built-in support through number lines, ten frames, and equation writing, students have multiple ways to show their thinking and strengthen early math skills.

These Halloween math word problems are ideal for first and second grade classrooms and can be used in small groups, centers, or independent work.

What’s Included:

  • Level 1 Mini-Book: Addition & Subtraction within 10
  • Level 2 Mini-Book: Addition & Subtraction within 15
  • Level 3 Mini-Book: Addition & Subtraction within 20 (change unknown)

Each Mini-Book Features:

  • 6 half-page booklet pages
  • 5 word problems per book
  • Space to:
    • Illustrate the problem
    • Write the equation
    • Write a complete sentence to answer the question

Perfect for:

  • Math Centers
  • Morning Tubs
  • Small-Group Practice
  • At-Home Review
  • Sub Plans

Give your students just-right math practice this October with these engaging, differentiated Halloween story problems that support real-world thinking and foundational math skills.

Looking for word problems all year long?

This resource is part of the 1st Grade Math Word Problems Yearlong Bundle, which includes joining, separating, and comparing problem types—perfect for building problem-solving skills across the entire year!

✅ Download the preview to get a closer look at these templates and examples from my classroom!

5 reviews for Halloween Math Story Problems: Adding & Subtracting within 10, 15, 20, Gr. 1, 2

  1. Matthew B. –

    I love that these are easily differenated for my various math groups. Students love that they can move independently along or get help. The pictures are a nice touch to let students color when completed.

  2. anne simko –

    This was such a cute item to complete and students loved

  3. Sydney W. –

    This resource was incredibly easy to use and saved me so much planning time. My students were engaged from start to finish, and the instructions were clear and well-organized. I’ll definitely be coming back to this seller for more materials

  4. Anna R. –

    I used this resource with my first graders in math stations! Greart resource!

  5. Kathryn F. –

    These are fun books to practice word problems with students. I love the Halloween theme as did my students. I like that it comes with 3 different options for differentiation!

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