🔎 Goats and FarmsGrade 1Reading: grades 1-2Place valueAdditionSubtractionSkip countingMissing addends
The Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Oh no! Someone ate Farmer Brown's giant prize pumpkin right before the big fair. A sneaky goat left messy hoofprints all over the patch. We must find the hungry thief!
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Super Trick | Farm Gear | Hoof Print | Coat Color | Favorite Treat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco | mud sliding | yellow tag | left hoofed | brown spots | sweet apples |
| Barnaby | fence chewing | green bow | left hoofed | black coat | green clover |
| Billy | hay balancing | purple ribbon | left hoofed | black coat | green clover |
| Pip | mud sliding | red collar | left hoofed | brown spots | green clover |
| Grover | high jumping | green bow | left hoofed | white wool | sweet apples |
| Penny | hay balancing | yellow tag | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Buttercup | mud sliding | blue bandana | right hoofed | brown spots | crunchy oats |
| Sampson | loud bleating | red collar | left hoofed | white wool | sweet apples |
| Gizmo | fence chewing | red collar | left hoofed | black coat | green clover |
| Otis | high jumping | purple ribbon | right hoofed | black coat | green clover |
| Toby | mud sliding | red collar | left hoofed | white wool | green clover |
| Nanny | mud sliding | blue bandana | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Giles | mud sliding | green bow | left hoofed | white wool | green clover |
| Hazel | loud bleating | purple ribbon | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Peaches | fence chewing | purple ribbon | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Clover | fence chewing | blue bandana | right hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Tucker | high jumping | green bow | right hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Waffles | fence chewing | blue bandana | right hoofed | white wool | sweet apples |
| Mabel | hay balancing | green bow | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Daisy | high jumping | yellow tag | left hoofed | black coat | sweet apples |
| Bessie | fence chewing | blue bandana | left hoofed | black coat | crunchy oats |
Clue 1
Place value
The sheep count the hay bales. They group them into tens and ones. The number they make points to a secret map.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
99
91
23
T
99
91
32
23
52
27
54
23
92
58
54
T
99
35
23
56
29
56
61
95
29
61
38
23
29
32
67
67
54
58
What number has 9 tens and 9 ones?T
What number has 5 tens and 2 ones?F
What number has 5 tens and 4 ones?O
What number has 2 tens and 7 ones?D
What number has 2 tens and 3 ones?E
What number has 5 tens and 8 ones?N
What number has 9 tens and 1 one?H
What number has 6 tens and 7 ones?B
What number has 6 tens and 1 one?P
What number has 3 tens and 8 ones?L
What number has 9 tens and 2 ones?S
What number has 2 tens and 9 ones?R
What number has 5 tens and 6 ones?A
What number has 9 tens and 5 ones?U
What number has 3 tens and 5 ones?W
What number has 3 tens and 2 ones?I
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
Let us add the fresh eggs in the barn. When we combine the nests, we find a hidden note under the straw.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
9
2
3
16
7
3
11
15
8
17
10
11
T
9
14
16
5
3
19
T
9
2
10
10
19
3
4
5 + 4 =T
3 + 1 =D
5 + 14 =F
1 + 1 =H
9 + 7 =S
8 + 7 =K
6 + 11 =G
2 + 3 =L
7 + 4 =A
5 + 2 =N
1 + 2 =E
8 + 6 =I
5 + 3 =Y
5 + 5 =O
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
The ducks have a basket of apples. Some apples rolled away. Subtract the lost apples to read the dusty hoof print.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
12
10
11
8
6
2
2
17
6
14
2
9
8
11
19
19
7
11
11
T
12
17
13
13
2
11
19
15 - 3 =T
19 - 5 =N
20 - 1 =S
12 - 6 =I
17 - 7 =H
19 - 8 =E
10 - 2 =V
18 - 5 =P
18 - 9 =O
19 - 2 =A
8 - 1 =W
10 - 8 =L
0/12 letters found
Clue 4
Skip counting
We need to count the fence posts. We skip count by fives to reach the far pasture. A clue is carved on the last post.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
28
55
26
100
18
15
50
36
80
33
60
90
60
100
33
6
33
6
6
39
55
65
60
55
15
55
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32W
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42B
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10T
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70D
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65E
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, ___, 20, 22U
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120O
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100L
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25N
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39A
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45H
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, ___, 65, 70C
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75S
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30F
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110K
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
The food bowl is not full. We need to find the missing scoops to make ten. The missing number unlocks a locked diary.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
3 + ___ = 6
9 + ___ = 10
1 + ___ = 13
10 + ___ = 21
1 + ___ = 7
4 + ___ = 14
4 + ___ = 6
6 + ___ = 13
4 + ___ = 13
9 + ___ = 17
7 + ___ = 12
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain balances a hay bale on their head, then straightens their green bow.
2.The villain slides through the wet mud, then snaps their red collar.
3.The villain slides through the wet mud, then waves their blue bandana.
4.The villain balances a hay bale on their head, then shakes their yellow tag.
5.The villain jumps over the high gate, then waves their blue bandana.
6.The villain chews a hole in the fence, then waves their blue bandana.
7.The villain chews a hole in the fence, then shakes their yellow tag.
8.The villain bleats a very loud song, then waves their blue bandana.
9.The villain balances a hay bale on their head, then polishes their purple ribbon.
10.The villain chews a hole in the fence, then polishes their purple ribbon.
11.The villain balances a hay bale on their head, then snaps their red collar.
12.The villain jumps over the high gate, then shakes their yellow tag.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Missing Pumpkin
Culprit: Penny (hay balancing · yellow tag · left hoofed · black coat · sweet apples)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE THIEF DOES NOT WEAR A PURPLE RIBBON"What number has 9 tens and 9 ones? = 99 (T) · What number has 5 tens and 2 ones? = 52 (F) · What number has 5 tens and 4 ones? = 54 (O) · What number has 2 tens and 7 ones? = 27 (D) · What number has 2 tens and 3 ones? = 23 (E) · What number has 5 tens and 8 ones? = 58 (N) · What number has 9 tens and 1 one? = 91 (H) · What number has 6 tens and 7 ones? = 67 (B) · What number has 6 tens and 1 one? = 61 (P) · What number has 3 tens and 8 ones? = 38 (L) · What number has 9 tens and 2 ones? = 92 (S) · What number has 2 tens and 9 ones? = 29 (R) · What number has 5 tens and 6 ones? = 56 (A) · What number has 9 tens and 5 ones? = 95 (U) · What number has 3 tens and 5 ones? = 35 (W) · What number has 3 tens and 2 ones? = 32 (I)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE SNEAKY GOAT IS LEFT HOOFED"5 + 4 = 9 (T) · 3 + 1 = 4 (D) · 5 + 14 = 19 (F) · 1 + 1 = 2 (H) · 9 + 7 = 16 (S) · 8 + 7 = 15 (K) · 6 + 11 = 17 (G) · 2 + 3 = 5 (L) · 7 + 4 = 11 (A) · 5 + 2 = 7 (N) · 1 + 2 = 3 (E) · 8 + 6 = 14 (I) · 5 + 3 = 8 (Y) · 5 + 5 = 10 (O)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "THE VILLAIN LOVES SWEET APPLES"15 - 3 = 12 (T) · 19 - 5 = 14 (N) · 20 - 1 = 19 (S) · 12 - 6 = 6 (I) · 17 - 7 = 10 (H) · 19 - 8 = 11 (E) · 10 - 2 = 8 (V) · 18 - 5 = 13 (P) · 18 - 9 = 9 (O) · 19 - 2 = 17 (A) · 8 - 1 = 7 (W) · 10 - 8 = 2 (L)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "WE FOUND BLACK COAT AT THE SCENE"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32 = 28 (W) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (B) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10 = 6 (T) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (D) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (E) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, ___, 20, 22 = 18 (U) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120 = 100 (O) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100 = 80 (L) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25 = 15 (N) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, ___, 36, 39 = 33 (A) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (H) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, ___, 65, 70 = 60 (C) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (S) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (F) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110 = 90 (K)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 4) → Penny3 + ___ = 6 = 3 · 9 + ___ = 10 = 1 · 1 + ___ = 13 = 12 · 10 + ___ = 21 = 11 · 1 + ___ = 7 = 6 · 4 + ___ = 14 = 10 · 4 + ___ = 6 = 2 · 6 + ___ = 13 = 7 · 4 + ___ = 13 = 9 · 9 + ___ = 17 = 8 · 7 + ___ = 12 = 5
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 1 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Skip counting, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Case of the Missing Pumpkin — set in Sunny Valley Farm
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects