Back to School Math Mystery 1st grade Activity: ‘School Invaders’

Description Kick off the new school year with this Back to School Math Mystery 1st grade Activity! ‘The Case of The School Invaders’ is a high-engagement first week of school math activity that turns a Kindergarten 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). Back to School Math Mystery 1st grade Activity To find the aliens’ transponder, students must unlock five clues by correctly solving: Clue 1: Counting (1-20) Clue 2: Add with Pictures (1-10) Clue 3: Subtract with Pictures (1-10) Clue 4: Comparing Numbers (0-11) Clue 5: Missing Numbers (1-30) Flexible for Any 1st Grade Classroom Use this versatile Back to School math activity 1st grade 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 a good first week of school math activity? A: Yes! This mystery is specifically designed for the beginning of the year. It’s a powerful Kindergarten math review to see what your new students remember. 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.) Your 1st Grade Back to School Hub This is one of our 1st Grade Back to School activities! Be sure to check out the other option (which reviews different skills!): Case of the Cursed Classrooms (1st Grade) Other Grade Editions Available! Love this ‘School Invaders’ 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!