Winter Break Math Packet | Bingo Choice Board for Box Method, Fractions & Elapsed Time | Grades 4–5 | Differentiated, In Class or Take Home | No Prep
A winter break math packet for 4th and 5th grade that builds math confidence along with the skills: a bingo choice board of 24 math adventures (box method, comparing fractions, elapsed time and real-life math), calm self-regulation tools and a card they track square by square, in 3 differentiated levels. No prep for in class or as a take-home winter break packet, including for the kid who freezes up on math.
- Every kid can engage, even when the math is hard. Kids choose the order, color each finished square and use calm extras on every card. Math anxiety friendly, with social emotional learning (SEL) and self-regulation built right in.
- Builds executive function skills and confidence, not just speed. Created by a math tutor and certified executive function coach. Kids plan, choose their path, track progress, check and fix mistakes, teach what they know and finish what they start.
- 3 differentiated cards, one look. One snowflake: × and ÷ facts, same-size fractions, time to the minute. Two snowflakes: box method, comparing fractions, elapsed time. Three snowflakes: multi-digit × and ÷, fractions and decimals. Kids only see snowflakes, never a level. Works in math centers and small groups.
- No prep, and a ready-made sub plan. Print and go. A grown-up or teacher signs each square.
- A ready-made send-home page for parents. Math Strategies at Home explains the box method, same size pieces, the half test, make them match and check it.
- Black and white, low ink, easy to focus. Snowflakes, mittens and cocoa, made to color and printer friendly.
- Lasts all winter. Winter themed, not holiday specific: December, winter break and January. Nothing spooky.
What's inside (10 pages):
- 3 differentiated bingo cards: 24 math adventures + a free cocoa square on each
- My Math Photo Wall page
- "I did it!" certificate with BINGO and BLACKOUT badges
- Math Strategies at Home: the send-home page for parents
- Simple directions for teachers and parents
Great for: a winter break packet, December choice board, math centers, early finishers, sub plans and homeschool.
Good to know: Print at 100% on letter paper. One purchase covers one family or one teacher's own classroom.