5 Levels of Difficulty | January Fraction & Decimal Riddles (5th Grade)

Make January math engaging, meaningful, and fun with this Fractions & Decimals January Riddle Pack designed for 5th grade learners. With 5 built-in levels of difficulty, this resource makes differentiation simple while keeping your entire class working on the same seasonal activity.

Instead of traditional worksheets, students solve each math problem to uncover letters that reveal a winter-themed riddle answer—boosting motivation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while reinforcing key fraction and decimal concepts

✨ What’s Included

✔ 5 differentiated riddle worksheets

✔ January / winter-themed riddles students love

✔ Answer keys for every level

✔ Bonus “Make Your Own Riddle” enrichment pages

✔ Print-and-go, no prep required

📊 5 Levels of Difficulty

This resource grows with your students and is ideal for differentiation across ability levels:

Level 1: Fraction of a whole number

Level 2: Fraction × whole number

Level 3: Fraction × fraction

Level 4: Fraction × decimal

Level 5: Decimal × decimal

Students work at their just-right level while still participating in the same class activity.

❤️ Why Teachers Love This Resource

Easy differentiation with no extra planning

Keeps students engaged after winter break

Encourages perseverance and problem-solving

Great for review, practice, or informal assessment

Fun, low-pressure way to reinforce challenging math skills

🎯 Perfect For

✔ 5th grade math

✔ January / winter lessons

✔ Math centers & stations

✔ Independent practice

✔ Early finishers

✔ Sub plans

✔ Enrichment activities

✨ Low-prep. High engagement. Meaningful math practice.

Add this January riddle pack to your classroom and make fraction and decimal practice fun, focused, and stress-free! ✨