HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS MATH AND MORE

HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS MATH AND MORE PRINTABLE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES BY TERESA EVANS

CONTENTS VALENTINE S DAY page 5 Busy Bees Board Game page 6 Hearts Board Game page 8 Fourteen Math Sheet page 9 Hearts Totals Math Puzzle page 0 Valentine s Word Change page Valentine s Which Word page 4 Hearts Values Math Sheet page 6 Hearts and Flowers Board Game page 8 Valentine s Flowers Word Search page 9 ST PATRICK S DAY page Rainbow Gold Board Game page EASTER page Egg Values page 4 Bunny Basket Math Sheet page 6 Egg Shape Puzzles page 8 HALLOWEEN page 9 Batty Odds and Evens Board Game page 0 Pumpkin Number Cards page Games to Play with Pumpkin Number Cards page 4 Thirty-One Math Puzzle Sheet page 5 THANKSGIVING page 7 Turkey Race Board Game page 8 Catch the Turkey Game Sheet page 44 Thanksgiving Wordsearch and Joke page 45 CHRISTMAS page 46 Presents Puzzle page 47 Christmas Decorations Math Board Game page 49 Christmas Tree Jumble Addition and Subtraction Sheet page 5 Christmas Tree Jumble Multiplication and Division Sheet page 5 Triangle Tree Game Sheet page 54 Santa Jigsaw Puzzle page 55 Christmas Brain Teaser Cards page 56 Christmas Brain Teaser Answers page 64

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VALENTINE S DAY

Busy Bees A Game for Players Players take turns to place a Busy Bee card on the board, covering any squares. Only one card can be on a square. A card can not be placed on top of another card. The last player who can place a card on the board is the winner.

Cut out Busy Bee Cards to play Busy Bees.

Hearts A game for players Cow loves hearts. Be the last one to give cow a heart and you are the winner. Place a heart on each of the black circles. Players take turns to move a heart towards the cow moving along,, or spaces. Once a heart is on the cow it must stay there. The last player to move a heart onto the cow is the winner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cut out hearts to play Hearts.

Fourteen Valentine s Day is the Fourteenth of February. Find adjoining pairs of numbers that total 4. Circle each pair. Each pair must be side by side or one above the other. 9 5 4 4 8 6 7 0 5 9 6 8 0 6 9 0 4 8 6 0 5 7 4 7 4 6 7 7 4 8 4 9 8 6 8 8 8 9 9 4 5 9 5 4 7 7 6 4 0 4 5 0 7 4 8 5 7 0 4 9 7 4 6 7 5 6

Hearts Totals Place the numbers 6 in the hearts so that each side of the triangle adds to the total at the top of the triangle. 9 0 Place the numbers 9 in the circles so that each side of the triangle adds to the total at the top of the triangle. 7 0

Hearts Totals Answers (One possible answer is given for each.) Place the numbers 6 in the hearts so that each side of the triangle adds to the total at the top of the triangle. 9 0 6 5 6 4 5 4 5 6 4 Place the numbers 9 in the circles so that each side of the triangle adds to the total at the top of the triangle. 7 0 9 5 8 4 9 4 7 6 7 5 8 6

Valentine s Word Change Turn the top word in each ladder into the bottom word by changing one letter in the word each time. Each time you must make a sensible word. The first one is done for you. HATE GIVE GIVE LIKE LATE LANE LONE LOVE ROSE CARD ROSE FIND GIVE FIND HEART LOVE GIFT CARD MEETS

Valentine s Word Change Answers (One possible solution is given for each.) Turn the top word in each ladder into the bottom word by changing one letter in the word each time. Each time you must make a sensible word. The first one is done for you. HATE LATE LANE LONE LOVE GIVE GIVE LIKE LIVE GAVE LINE LOVE CAVE LONE LOSE CARE LOSE ROSE CARD ROSE FIND FINE LINE LONE LOVE GIVE FIND HEART LIVE HIND HEARS LIFE HAND HEATS GIFT HARD MEATS GIFT CARD MEETS

Valentine s Which Word? Which word belongs at the top of each grid to complete the three letter word reading down each column? Choose from the words in the box. Use each word once. CARD GIVE KISS LOVE ROSE GIFT I C A H D E Y Y U L A E M L T L A N E N D E T D U G A A A L E A E N O O T E T M P D A T M K X E Valentine s Which Word?

Answers Which word belongs at the top of each grid to complete the three letter word reading down each column? Choose from the words in the box. Use each word once. CARD GIVE KISS LOVE ROSE GIFT C A R D U G A A T E T M K I S S I C A H D E Y Y G I V E U L A E M L T L L O V E A N E N D E T D R O S E G I F T A L E A P D A T E N O O M K X E

Hearts Values Look at the Valentine s Cards below. Each is worth points. Each is worth 5 points. Each is worth 7 points. Write the value of each card on the line below the card. Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day

Hearts Values Answers Look at the Valentine s Cards below. Each is worth points. Each is worth 5 points. Each is worth 7 points. Write the value of each card on the line below the card. Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day 7 4 Happy Valentine s Day Happy Valentine s Day 4 Happy Valentine s Day 40 5

Hearts and Flowers a game for players Each player puts a marker on a start space. Players take turns to move from space to space along the path. A player can choose to move, or spaces on a turn and can only move forwards. A player cannot jump over the other player s marker. When the two players meet, the winner is the player who is on a heart space. START START

Valentine s Flowers Word Search Many people give flowers on Valentine s Day. Find the names of different types of flowers in the Word Search. A E R O P H C X W E G A B J T P R T Q U A N H V N N A O W I S T Q R A Y I Q P C C O N T M Z N Q A H D S R W Y H V I O L J C Y O E L F D I S S P K D L I L A O M W U J Y P L F F H R A D N G L Y H F Q O P J L F P G G O S S V N B H L K O D R E W E K D T O P I E T C S A A U H W L Y S H P L I L Z Q E K P Y I J S I G R F R B U K D Y P P I R I S E T S R F G M V X F rose lily iris tulip pansy daisy violet orchid petunia daffodil carnation sunflower

Valentine s Flowers Answers Word Search Many people give flowers on Valentine s Day. Find the names of different types of flowers in the Word Search. A E R O P H C X W E G A B J T P R T Q U A N H V N N A O W I S T Q R A Y I Q P C C O N T M Z N Q A H D S R W Y H V I O L J C Y O E L F D I S S P K D L I L A O M W U J Y P L F F H R A D N G L Y H F Q O P J L F P G G O S S V N B H L K O D R E W E K D T O P I E T C S A A U H W L Y S H P L I L Z Q E K P Y I J S I G R F R B U K D Y P P I R I S E T S R F G M V X F rose lily iris tulip pansy daisy violet orchid petunia daffodil carnation sunflower

ST PATRICK S DAY

9 5 7 4 6 4 8 4 6 6 RAINBOW GOLD A GAME FOR PLAYERS Require: markers dice 7 8 5 5 Players take turns to throw dice and add the numbers together. After the dice are thrown, the player then places a marker on any two numbers that add to the total of the dice. For example, if a player throws 6 and, the player could cover 7 and. Once a number is covered it is no longer available. The last player who can cover a pair of numbers that total the same as the dice is the winner. 4

EASTER For more Printable Easter Games and Activities visit www.kids-easter-activities.com

Egg Values Calculate the value of each basket if is worth 7, is worth 6 and is worth 5. Write the value in the box.... 4. 5. 6.

Egg Values Solutions Calculate the value of each basket if is worth 7, is worth 6 and is worth 5. Write the value in the box... 4. 49 4. 56 5. 6 6. 6

Bunny Baskets The number in the basket is the number of eggs that the Easter Bunny has to collect. Find a path through the maze that adds to exactly the right number. You must start at the Bunny and end at the basket. 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 0 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 9 4 5

Bunny Baskets Solutions The number in the basket is the number of eggs that the Easter Bunny has to collect. Find a path through the maze that adds to exactly the right number. You must start at the Bunny and end at the basket. ONE POSSIBLE SOLUTION IS GIVEN FOR EACH. 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 0 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 9 4 5

Egg Shape Puzzles Can you draw the following shapes without lifting your pencil from the paper or retracing over any line? A B C D

HALLOWEEN For more Printable Halloween Games and Activities visit www.kids-halloween-activities.com

Batty Odds and Evens FINISH 5 5 56 50 55 40 44 46 45 48 5 6 0 4 8 7 5 4 6 5 8 START www.math-board board-games.com

batty Odds and Evens addition VERSION a game for 4 players Require a counter for each player, dice, Batty Odds and Evens game board The object of the game is to be the first player to reach the finish.. Each player puts a counter on the start.. Players take turns to throw the dice and add the numbers on the dice.. If the total is an even number the player may move up, across or diagonally one space to an even number. If the total is an odd number the player may move up, across or diagonally one space to an odd number. 4. If there is not a number available for the player to move to, the player stays on the same space. 5. The first player to reach the finish is the winner. The player s roll will need to total to an odd number to move to the finish as is an odd number. batty Odds and Evens multiples VERSION a game for 4 players Require a counter for each player, dice, Batty Odds and Evens game board The object of the game is to be the first player to reach the finish.. Each player puts a counter on the start.. Players take turns to throw the dice. The player can then move up, across or diagonally one space to any number that is a multiple of the number on the dice, for example if a player throws a 5 the player could move to 5 or 5 but not to any number that is not a multiple of 5.. If there is not a number available for the player to move to, the player stays on the same space. 4. The first player to reach the finish is the winner. The player will need to throw to finish as is not a multiple of any other number on the dice.

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Games to Play WIth The PumpkIn Number Cards Closest Number a game for players or teams Require set of Pumpkin Number Cards. Turn the cards face down.. Choose a number that is to be the target number. (If practicing comparing digit numbers, use a digit number, e.g. 85. To practice comparing digit numbers use a digit number, e.g. 50. 4 or 5 digit numbers can also be used.). The players each select the number of cards to match the number of digits in the target number. (e.g. cards if it is a digit number) 4. Each player uses the cards to make a number as close as possible to the target number. (e.g. with 6 and you could make 6 or 6) 5. The player with the number closest to the target number is the winner. ThIrteen a game for players or teams Require set of Pumpkin Number Cards The object of the game is to be the first player to have three cards that add to.. Turn the cards face down.. Each play chooses cards and adds the numbers together. If a player has cards that total that player is the winner.. If no player has cards that total, players take it in turns to return a card face down, mix up the cards and select another card. 4. The first player to have cards that total is the winner.

Thirty-One Find a pathway going from one witch to the other. The pathway must add up to thirty-one. 7 6 4 7 4 8 6 5 4 9 7 5 9 Find a pathway going from Dracula to Frankenstein. The pathway must add up to thirty-one. 5 7 9 4 6 4 5 7 6 6 9 8 5 7

Thirty-One Answer Sheet One possible answer is given for each set. 7 6 4 7 4 8 6 5 4 9 7 5 9 5 7 9 4 6 4 5 7 6 6 9 8 5 7

THANKSGIVING

Turkey Race a game for 4 players Practice Addition, Subtraction or Division. Brought to you by and www.kids-christmas-activities.com. Copyright 00 Teresa Evans. All rights reserved. Permission is given for the making of copies for use in the home or classroom of the subscriber only.

Turkey Race 4 9 6 7 5 6 4 5 7 8 0 4 6 7 7 8 9 4 8 9 0 5 9 6

Turkey Race Instructions a game for 4 players Before commencing the game choose which cards are to be used Addition Cards, Subtraction Cards or Division Cards. Race the turkeys to the top. Each player chooses a turkey and has to fill the ladder above that turkey. Spread the cards out face down. Take turns to pick a card. Work out the answer for the card. If you have the answer on your ladder, place the card on the answer then have another turn. If you don t have the answer on your ladder, return the card to the table. The first player to fill all spaces on the ladder is the winner.

Turkey Race Addition Cards + 7 + 4 + 5 + + 5 + + + 4 + + 6 6 + 4 + + 5 + 4 6 + + 5 7 + + 4 + 4 4 + 5 8 + 4 + + 6 + 4 + 6 + + 7 + 6

Turkey Race Subtraction Cards 0 6 5 6 5 9 4 7 8 6 7 4 9 5 8 6 8 6 6 8 7 6 9 7 9 7 8 5 5 7 4 8 9 7 9 5 5 4 4 4 6

Turkey Race Division Cards 6 9 6 7 6 6 4 6 45 9 4 7 8 7 5 7 49 7 64 8 70 7 4 6 54 9 6 9 56 7 7 8 7 9 45 5 50 5 40 8 6 4 0 5 60 0 8 4 48 6 5 5

Game Catch the Turkey Players take turns coloring,,, or 4 of the stepping stones at a time - always coloring from the pilgrim towards the turkey. The player who colors the last stepping stone catches the turkey and is the winner. Game Game Game 4 Game 5 Game 6 Game 7

Thanksgiving Word Search and Joke Find the things that will be at the Thanksgiving Feast. Use the picture clues below to help you. P W A H U A T P M N R S P B U E K E T T I K E Y N G O G S C S U N F A T H A S F H C A R R O T S P A N D W E D L F E C O R? E A T U R S W H O I S T U R K E Y I N U B A D I V I L O W E R N G. E E B N B R E A D When you have colored each word in the wordsearch, write the remaining letters on the line below (reading across the rows from left to right) to find a Thanksgiving joke. A is a space.

CHRISTMAS For more Printable Christmas Games and Activities visit www.kids-christmas-activities.com

Presents Puzzle Put the Presents Cards into the grid below with one card in each square so that each row, column and diagonal has the same number of presents.

Presents Puzzle Cards One Possible Solution 4 8 9 5 7 6

Christmas Decorations a game for players Each player needs a pencil and paper. Players take turns to cover two numbers on the board with a Christmas Decoration Card. Every time a player covers numbers, the numbers are written down on the player s paper. When there are no spaces left for a player to place a decoration, each player adds all of their numbers together. The player with the highest total is the winner. 6 8 9 4 8 5 7 9 9 5 6 4 6 5 7 7 8

Christmas Decorations Cards

Christmas Tree Jumble Addition and Subtraction Write the numbers from each tree into the pattern below to make a true equation. 5 6 9 7 8 9 4 6 8 + = 5 8 + = 5 7 + = 9 5 4 - = - = - = 4 7 5 6 9 4 5 9 - = - = - =

Christmas Tree Jumble Multiplication and Division Write the numbers from each tree into the pattern below to make a true equation. 7 4 4 6 5 5 7 x = x = x = 7 8 9 6 5 9 4 4 6 7 x = x = x = 4 8 7 9 9 6 7 = = =

Christmas Tree Jumble Addition and Subtraction Solutions One possible solution is given for each. Other solutions may exist. 6 + 9 = 5 8 + 9 = 7 6 + 8 = 4 8 5 = 5 = 7 4 5 = 9 4 = 7 5 6 = 9 4 5 = 9 Christmas Tree Jumble Multiplication and Division Solutions One possible solution is given for each. Other solutions may exist. x 7 = 4 x 6 = 4 5 x 7 = 5 9 x 8 = 7 9 x 6 = 54 6 x 7 = 4 4 = 8 7 9 = 6 7 = 9

Triangle Tree Triangle Tree players each with a different colored pencil Players take turns to color a triangle. The first player to color a large triangle made up of 4 small triangles is the winner. Your triangle can look like or

Santa Jigsaw Puzzle

Christmas Brain Teaser Cards

Elves and Reindeer The elves and reindeer are getting ready for a meeting with Santa. So far 4 of them have arrived. If they have 8 legs between them, how many reindeer are at the meeting and how many elves are at the meeting?

Candy Canes How many candy canes do I have? I have more than 5 but less than 0. If people share them evenly, there will be left over. If people share them evenly, there will be left over. If 4 people share them evenly, there will be left over.

Christmas Cards Four friends, Angie, Rob, James and Molly give each other Christmas Cards. If each one of them gives out a card to each of their friends, how many Christmas Cards are given out altogether? How many cards would be given out if 7 friends each give each other Christmas cards?

Wrapping Presents Five of Santa s elves can wrap 5 presents in 5 minutes. Santa said, In the last hour and 40 minutes, my elves have wrapped 00 presents. How many elves are in Santa s workshop wrapping presents?

Christmas Baubles There are 57 baubles on the Christmas tree. Some of them are blue and the are green. rest If there are blue baubles for every green bauble, how many blue baubles are on the tree?

Reindeer Heights Rudolph, Dancer, Prancer and Dasher are lining up in order from shortest to tallest. Dasher is not the tallest or the shortest. Rudolph is taller than Prancer and Dancer. Prancer is shorter than Dasher. Prancer is not the shortest. In what order are they standing?

Santa s Sleigh The elves are loading presents onto Santa s sleigh. As they work they get faster and faster and they double the number of presents that they load each minute. If they load 7 presents in the first minute, how many presents have they loaded after 7 minutes?

Answers Elves and Reindeer 9 elves and 5 reindeer Candy Canes candy canes Christmas Cards cards, 7 friends 4 cards Wrapping Presents 5 elves Christmas Baubles 8 blue baubles Reindeer Heights Dancer, Prancer, Dasher then Rudolph Santa s Sleigh 889 presents