Winter Holiday Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each animal. Sort it into the correct group: arctic animal or forest animal.
Arctic Animal
polar beararctic foxwalrus Forest Animal
deerowlsquirrel Polar bears, arctic foxes, and walruses all live where it is icy and cold. Deer, owls, and squirrels live in wooded areas with trees.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 11 snowflakes plus 5 snowflakes equals 16 snowflakes.
11 + 5 = 16. You can count on from 11 by 5: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
2. A polar bear has thick white fur to stay warm.
Polar bears have two layers of thick fur that trap heat and block cold winds. The white color also helps them blend into snow.
3. 13 mittens minus 5 mittens equals 8 mittens.
13 - 5 = 8. Taking 5 away from 13 leaves 8 mittens.
4. On a snowy day, children build a snowman with a hat and scarf.
A scarf is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the neck. Adding a scarf to a snowman is a classic way to decorate him.
5. 7 sleds plus 9 sleds equals 16 sleds.
7 + 9 = 16. You can think: 7 + 3 makes 10, then 6 more makes 16.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Arctic foxes change color in winter to blend in with the snow.
True False
Arctic foxes have brown fur in summer and turn pure white in winter. This helps them hide from predators in the snowy ground.
2. 14 minus 6 equals 7.
True False
14 - 6 actually equals 8, not 7. Counting back 6 from 14 gives 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8.
3. Walruses use their tusks to pull themselves onto ice.
True False
Walruses have two long tusks they hook into the ice to climb out of the water. The tusks act like hooks or claws.
4. Snow falls only at night and never during the day.
True False
Snow can fall anytime it is cold enough, day or night. Daytime snow is very common during winter storms.