Welcome back to Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s freebie is a total time-saver—and a student favorite. It’s the kind of activity you’ll be glad you printed ahead of time. 🧩
Whether you need a quiet challenge for early finishers, a last-minute sub plan, or just a way to build critical thinking without overexplaining—this one’s for you.
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Why This Freebie Matters
We all have those days where we just need a moment to catch up… or step out unexpectedly.
This Creative Math Puzzle is:
- Low-prep and totally independent
- Fun and brain-stretching (without being overwhelming)
- Great for reinforcing logical thinking and math strategy
- Quiet, engaging, and classroom-tested
✨ Bonus: It’s a perfect fit for your emergency sub folder, fast-finisher drawer, or Friday Fun rotation!
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 20 Gift: Creative Math Puzzle Worksheet
✅ A printable math puzzle that encourages problem-solving
✅ Easy to understand, but offers just enough challenge to keep students focused
✅ Great for grades 2–5 with a few simple adaptations
👉 Click here to download your Creative Math Puzzle
💡 Pro Tip: Print a few extra copies now and keep them in a “teacher emergency toolkit”—future you will thank you!
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
💭 A Full Week of Growth Mindset Morning Meeting Slides!
And not just any slides—we’re using the S.T.E.P. strategy to give kids a simple, repeatable framework for tackling challenges with confidence.
Also coming soon:
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
…and more teacher sanity-savers!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
Creative problem-solving is one of the most valuable skills we can teach. This activity makes it fun, flexible, and ready whenever you need it most.
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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