Mystery Pictures = The Perfect Thanksgiving Math Activity

Thanksgiving is coming up, and what better way to celebrate is by integrating a bit of turkey day fun into every subject? We’ve put together a delightful Thanksgiving mystery picture worksheet filled with problems to help fourth and fifth-graders practice dividing three and four-digit numbers by single digits. These problems work with whole numbers only and do not require remainders.

Students will use marker boards or scratch paper to solve the problems and color the grid according to a color key. If they were correct, the mystery picture will appear!

An answer sheet is included with your download for students to self-check their answers. 

More Ways to Put Their Division Skills to the Test!

A dedicated, experienced educator team created this resource for students to work on independently in your Thanksgiving math centers. Make sure you check out our collection of Thanksgiving math activities and Thanksgiving math games before you go!

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the Download button to download the PDF version of this resource. An answer key is included with your download. 

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

Punch a hole in each corner to keep the task cards out of pockets or under desks to place them on a binder ring. 

Follow this activity with The Bar Model Method | Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving.

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a teacher in Colorado and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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