Looking For Some Fun Back-to-School Activities?

Are you looking for a curriculum-aligned back-to-school resource? This resource integrates math with a fun school shopping activity! Students will be provided with a school supply shopping list as well as the cost of each supply. They also have a choice between decorative or plain-colored supplies, which vary in cost. Students will then solve 10 math problems using the price of different school supplies.

Through this activity, students will practice multiplication, subtraction, and addition to solve real-world problems. 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your back-to-school lessons. 

In addition to individual student work time, use this math project to enhance learning through guided math groups, whole class lessons, or remote learning assignments. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need help understanding the concepts by completing the activity in a 1-on-1 setting or with a small group.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

For students who are fast finishers, encourage them to share their supply cost tracking sheet with a partner for them to check.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. An answer key is also included with this download for easy grading!

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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