5th Grade Add and Subtract Decimals Leaf Craftivity

Description

This leaf craftivity is the perfect way to bring some fall fun into your math class while students practice adding and subtracting decimals to hundredths (5.NBT.B.7). Students solve problems on five different leaf pages, then color each section based on their answers. The result makes a beautiful fall bulletin board or 3D display!

This craftivity works great for review, assessment, or as a fun break from regular math lessons. Students practice decimal skills while expressing their creativity, making it a win for engagement and standards practice alike.

What’s included:

– Add Decimals leaf (color by largest place value position of the sum)
– Subtract Decimals leaf (color by largest place value position of the difference)
– Add and Subtract Decimals mixed leaf (color by operation)
– Add and Subtract Decimals multi-step leaf (color by largest place value position)
– Decimal Applications leaf (real-world word problems)
– Answer keys for all leaves
– “Fall Into Math” bulletin board title (pages 14-16)

Ways to use this craftivity:

– Use one or more leaves as a flat coloring page and quick review
– Staple 3 leaves together for a 3D bulletin board display
– Assemble all 6 leaves into a fully 3D hanging decoration

Skills covered:

– Adding decimals to hundredths
– Subtracting decimals to hundredths
– Adding and subtracting decimals in the same problem
– Multi-step decimal computation
– Real-world decimal applications

Standard addressed: 5.NBT.B.7