What's the mystery picture? Pupils solve the subtraction problems in each square. Then they use the key at the bottom to determine the color of the square. 

Concepts

thanksgiving, pilgrims, color by numbers, color keys, subtraction

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use around Thanksgiving and hang the final products up in the classroom
• Instruct learners to write the answers in each box as they solve, or have them color as they go

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes that learners know how to subtract 2-digit numbers up to 20
• Provide paper or manipulatives for individuals that need to workout their problems
• Requires black, brown, orange, blue, and tan colored pencils or crayons

Pros

• Great practice for mental math subtraction
• Simple and fun to use around Thanksgiving
• Includes a colored version of the sheet that serves as an answer key

Cons

• Does not come with directions

Common Core

1.OA.B.3 1.OA.D.8 2.OA.B.2