Looking for a festive way to review essential math skills this December? This Christmas-themed CSI Math Mystery is perfect for grades 3–5 and can even be used with advanced 2nd graders. With a fun holiday storyline, students solve math puzzles to uncover who stole Santa’s sleigh—just in time for gift delivery!
This printable PDF math activity combines holiday fun with academic review, making it ideal for December math centers, homeschool lessons, early finishers, sub plans, or RTI support. Just print and go—no apps or locks needed!
Story Summary
At the North Pole, Santa and his elves have been working hard to get ready for Christmas. But just as the final present is ready to be loaded, disaster strikes—Santa’s sleigh has disappeared! With only five clues left behind, it’s your job as the math inspector to solve the puzzles and discover who took the sleigh.
Seasonal & Flexible Uses
- Christmas party math activity
- December spiral review
- Holiday-themed enrichment
- Homeschool holiday lesson
- Substitute teacher plan
- RTI and small group work
Skills Covered
- 2-digit addition with regrouping
- 3-digit addition with regrouping
- Subtraction from 100
- Single-digit multiplication
- Mapping coordinates on two axes
What’s Included
- Engaging Christmas-themed story
- 5 math puzzle worksheets
- Suspect elimination chart
- Answer key included
- Printable PDF format
What Is a CSI Math Mystery?
CSI Math Mysteries are printable, escape-room-style worksheets that help students practice math through a fun detective story. No apps, locks, or devices needed—just math problems, critical thinking, and holiday engagement!
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