As teachers, we’re always looking for ways to incorporate multiple subjects into one lesson (and new vocabulary)! With these 1st grade math crossword puzzles, your students get to practice math AND spelling at the same time!
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If you’ve been searching for a way to combine math practice with vocabulary building, these 1st grade math crossword puzzles are the perfect solution. Instead of another worksheet that feels repetitive, these crosswords turn practice into puzzles that feel like games. Students solve equations, discover the correct answers, and then use them to complete the crossword grid — reinforcing math vocabulary words while building confidence in problem solving.
Each puzzle comes in two versions: one with a word bank and one without. This makes it simple to differentiate. Use the word bank version to support students who need a little extra help, and the no-word-bank version to challenge your advanced learners.
This resource includes over 50 1st grade math crossword worksheets that are ready to print and go. Each puzzle is tied to a specific first grade math skill, so you can quickly choose the one that matches your lesson. Practicing telling time? Grab the time crossword. Reviewing place value? There’s a puzzle for that too.
Students love the crossword format, and teachers love how it doubles as both computation practice and vocabulary reinforcement. Words like “tens,” “ones,” and “hour” show up repeatedly, helping students connect math language to the skills they’re learning.
Your students will practice first grade math across every major area of the curriculum:
Addition & Subtraction:
add and subtract to 10 equations, add and subtract to 10 with pictures, add and subtract to 20 equations, add and subtract to 20 with pictures, add 3 numbers within 20, add on number lines to 20, subtract on number lines to 20, number line addition to 10, number line subtraction to 10, number line addition & subtraction to 10, subtraction as an unknown addend problem, subtraction multiples of 10
Addition & Subtraction Word Problems:
addition & subtraction word problems to 10, addition & subtraction word problems to 20, addition word problems to 10, addition word problems to 20, subtraction word problems to 10, subtraction word problems to 20
Addition Properties & Fact Families:
addition & subtraction fact families to 10, addition & subtraction fact families to 20, associative property of addition, commutative property of addition, relate counting to addition, relate counting to subtraction
Place Value & Number Sense:
place value expanded form to 100, place value to 100 base ten blocks, place value to 100 word form, tens and ones, find the missing number, find 10 more, find 10 less, find 10 more and 10 less, count to 120
Fractions & Geometry:
halves and fourths, geometry
Measurement & Money:
identify coins, measure to the nearest inch
Time:
tell time to the hour, tell time to the half hour, tell time to the hour and half hour
These puzzles are flexible and can be used for:
1st grade math games for partners or table groups
1st grade math centers for independent or small-group work
1st grade math activities for morning work, homework, or review
Quick 1st grade math review worksheets before a test
Ongoing 1st grade math spiral review to keep skills fresh all year
With answer keys included, students can also check their own work or collaborate with partners, saving you time.
When you download, you’ll receive:
50+ printable math crosswords for first grade
Two versions of each puzzle (with and without word bank)
Complete answer keys for every activity
A digital version on Google Slides for easy use in Google Classroom
Activities aligned to 1st grade Common Core standards
Instead of plain practice sheets, these 1st grade math practice worksheets give students an engaging alternative. The crossword format makes review feel like a game, but every clue reinforces important math skills. Students aren’t just solving equations — they’re building vocabulary and problem-solving skills at the same time.
Teachers love how versatile these puzzles are. They can be used for centers, homework, intervention, enrichment, or even sub plans. And since they also serve as 1st grade math vocabulary activities, they support both math and language development.
With these 1st grade math crossword puzzles, you’ll always have a no-prep, engaging resource ready to go. They make it easy to review skills, reinforce math vocabulary, and keep students motivated — all while saving you prep time.
Whether you’re using them for math centers, spiral review, independent practice, or partner games, these crosswords will quickly become a favorite in your classroom.
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