Ice Cream Mathematics Mystery Years 1 and 2

🍦 Ice Cream Mathematics Mystery – Who Stole the Ice Cream? 🍦

Turn maths time into an exciting whodunnit your students will LOVE! In this engaging mystery activity, students solve addition and subtraction clues to eliminate suspects and uncover the sneaky ice-cream thief before it melts.

Perfect for Year 1 & Year 2, this low-prep resource keeps students motivated, focused, and having fun while practising key maths skills.

✨ What’s included:

✔️ Short story hook (read from the PDF or display using the PowerPoint)

✔️ Maths clues in black & white, with two size options to save on printing

✔️ Answer sheet

✔️ Teacher PowerPoint to introduce the story, explain how mysteries work, and reveal answers

✔️ Suspect posters and cards for extra engagement

✔️ Ice cream cards for hands-on addition and subtraction support

✔️ Certificate to celebrate students who solve the mystery ✔️ Ideal for classroom teachers and relief teachers

Formats: • PDF – 28 pages • PowerPoint – 28 slides

Why teachers love it:

• Minimal prep

• Highly engaging

• Encourages problem-solving and teamwork

• Great for individuals or small groups

• Makes maths FUN

Learn mathematics while having fun — and catch the ice-cream thief before it’s too late!