
Free Math Warm-Ups: Boost Students' Word Problem Skills
Looking for a fun and effective way to help your elementary students improve their word problem-solving skills? Look no further than these daily math word problem warm-ups! These engaging activities are the perfect addition to any classroom, and the best part is you can try them out for free. I’m excited to offer you a free sample of 12 days of math word problem warm-ups when you join the Mrs. Burk’s Backpack e-mail list.
The Benefits of Daily Math Word Problem Warm-Ups for Elementary School Students
But why are daily math word problem warm-ups beneficial for elementary school students?
It’s important to start your math lessons with a warm-up activity that gets students focused, thinking, and ready to learn. Daily word problem warm-ups are a fun and interactive way to start the day!
As we all know, math is a subject that requires practice and repetition to fully grasp. Thankfully, daily word problem warm-ups are an excellent way to achieve this. Not only do they help to reinforce previously learned concepts, but they also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Introducing the Free Solution to Your Daily Math Warm-Up Needs!
My daily word problem warm-ups help build students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Plus, they’re fun! The warm-ups are perfect for elementary students because they cover a wide variety of topics that kids will find interesting and relevant to their everyday lives.
Each day’s warm-up includes a word problem that challenges students to think critically and apply their math skills in a real-world context. These warm-ups are perfect for reviewing key concepts, practicing problem-solving skills, and building confidence in math.
When you sign up for my e-mail list, you’ll receive a FREE sample of daily word problem warm-ups that includes:
- 12 days of addition and subtraction math warm-ups (1 sample word problem from each month),
- a student tracking sheet for progress monitoring,
- and an answer key for all 12 word problems.
This is the perfect way to get started with daily math warm-ups and see if they are the right fit for your classroom!
Upgrade to the Full-Year Math Word Problem Warm-Up Bundle
If you love the freebie so much that you want to continue with daily math word problem warm-ups for the whole year, I’ve got you covered! You can purchase the Daily Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Warm-Ups FULL YEAR Bundle and continue the learning journey all year long.
The warm-ups cover a wide variety of addition and subtraction problems that include comparing, unknowns in all positions, adding together, taking from, and more. Plus, they’re perfect for busy teachers like you who are looking for an easy way to help students improve their word problem-solving skills.
What’s Included in the Full Year Warm-Up Bundle?
- 280 total word problems (with answer keys) covering the topics of addition/subtraction under 1000, one-step and multi-step situations, and adding up to four two-digit numbers.
- Print, cut & go! There are 10 identical word problem strips on each page that are the ideal size to be cut & glued into math journals/notebooks.
- 12 Binder Cover Pages to help you stay organized.
- 12 Tracking sheets for student progress monitoring, with space for tracking up to 25 students.

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Get Your Free Math Warm-Ups Today!
In conclusion, join my e-mail list today and try out your free sample of 12 daily word problem math warm-ups. And if you love them as much as I think you will, be sure to check out the Full Year Bundle of Daily Math Word Problem Warm-Ups. Happy problem solving, teachers!
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