This kindergarten Christmas math mystery is an easy-to-use activity that both the teacher and student will enjoy! Students complete Christmas math worksheets while solving a holiday math mystery at the same time.
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Christmas math mystery kindergarten activities are the perfect way to keep students learning and excited during December. This resource combines fun and learning, helping students review important math skills while solving an exciting holiday mystery. It’s structured like a kindergarten math escape room, but without the stress or hours of teacher prep. Instead, you get a print-and-go activity that is simple for teachers to use during the busy month of December and highly motivating for students.
Students complete Christmas math worksheets that lead them through clues to discover Santa’s location. Each page reinforces key kindergarten math standards while giving learners the excitement of solving a detective-style puzzle. Whether you need a December math center, a seasonal classroom transformation, or an engaging small-group activity, this resource is ready to use.
The holiday season often brings extra energy into the classroom. Teachers need activities that keep students focused and practicing skills in meaningful ways. This kindergarten Christmas math mystery does exactly that—it turns routine worksheets into an interactive learning game.
No prep required – just print and go
Engaging storyline – solve the mystery of Santa’s location
Differentiated options – easy and hard versions included
Flexible formats – 3-clue or 5-clue versions available
Digital version included – assign in Google Slides or Classroom
Introduce the Story – Tell students Santa’s location is missing and they must solve math clues to find out where he is.
Solve the Worksheets – Each math page gives practice with skills like addition, subtraction, or ten frames.
Cross Off Locations – After solving each clue, students eliminate places from their list.
Reveal the Answer – When all clues are finished, the mystery is solved and Santa’s hiding spot is revealed!
This process keeps students moving step-by-step while practicing important skills.
The Christmas math mystery kindergarten worksheets (aka-math clues!) focus on skills students need throughout December:
Addition with pictures
Subtraction with pictures
Making 10 with ten frames
Decomposing numbers to 10
Adding and subtracting within 5
Teen numbers
Error analysis
These worksheets provide the right amount of challenge for kindergarten learners, with content built directly into the holiday storyline.
Every classroom has a wide range of student needs, and this resource makes it easy to adjust.
Hard Version – Includes more reading, reasoning, and critical thinking.
Easy Version – Simple worksheets with minimal reading, paired with clue cards that guide students.
You also get 3-clue and 5-clue versions, letting you fit the activity to your class period or skill levels. Short on time? Use the 3-clue option. Need a longer activity or more challenge? The 5-clue version is perfect.
If you have advanced learners, there’s an extra mystery that focuses on addition and subtraction facts to 20. While the rest of the class works on the main review mystery, higher-level students can tackle the bonus activity. This built-in enrichment ensures everyone is challenged at the right level.
This kindergarten math activity comes in both paper and digital formats:
Printable Worksheets (PDF) – Great for small groups, December centers, or whole-class instruction.
Digital Google Slides Version – Easy to assign in Google Classroom, perfect for schools with limited printing or for remote learning.
Both options make it quick and simple for teachers to implement during the holiday season.
There are many ways to use this Christmas math mystery kindergarten activity:
Whole Group: Work through clues together as a class.
Small Groups: Use the mystery at the back table for targeted instruction.
Fast Finishers: Early finishers can complete a certificate or holiday-themed directed drawing while others finish.
Classroom Transformation: Turn the activity into a holiday escape room day without spending hours decorating.
This Christmas math activity goes beyond worksheets—it creates an experience that blends learning and excitement.
Print-and-go with no prep
Builds critical thinking skills
Keeps students engaged during December
Aligned with kindergarten math standards
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving
Differentiated for multiple levels
Works for both classroom transformations and everyday review
This Christmas math mystery kindergarten activity is the perfect way to mix holiday fun with meaningful math review. With multiple versions, print and digital options, and a built-in bonus mystery, it’s flexible enough to meet the needs of every classroom. Students will love solving the clues to discover Santa’s location, and teachers will appreciate how quick and easy it is to use.
Make December math practice exciting and stress-free with this holiday escape room style activity. Your students will feel like detectives while reinforcing essential kindergarten math skills!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Do these come with 3 clues or 5 clues?
Both! There are 2 versions so you can use the version that works best with your class. Or, you could differentiate and use the 3 clue version with some students and the 5 clue version with other groups. Both versions lead to the same conclusion/culprit, ensuring that students will not be aware of the different leveled assignments.
How do I use this with my students?
You can use this whole group, small group, in partners, table groups, independently, as homework, and more! Students in K-1 will need support reading the directions the first few times they complete these mysteries. I’d suggest completing them with teacher support in whole group or small groups for K-1. For grades 2-5, partners, table groups, and independent practice is appropriate. As students become more comfortable, working in pairs and independently will become more feasible.
Are the phonics/grammar mysteries the same as the math mysteries?
No—phonics and grammar mysteries are completely different! They use their own set of clues, target grammar or phonics skills, and end with a unique conclusion. The only shared piece is the starting list of suspects, but each mystery reveals a different culprit. Check out the preview to see the differences in detail—you can absolutely purchase both and enjoy solving the mystery twice!
Is a digital version included?
Yes! The digital version is available in Google Slides and the link is included in the printable PDF. You can download the Google Slides to use in PowerPoint if needed as well.
What should students do if they finish early?
A fast finisher directed drawing activity is included for students who finish early! There is also a certificate of completion for every student. You could also have students work on incomplete assignments or read a book.
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