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The Great Glitter Mystery
Someone took all the rainbow treats from the bakery! The forest animals are very sad. We must track the greedy unicorn who did it. Look for clues in the magical forest!
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 | magic gift | shiny gear | favored side | mane color | silly weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry | magic shield | golden bow | right-hoofed | gold mane | sour apples |
| Sunny | glitter jump | golden bow | right-hoofed | blue mane | sour apples |
| Rosie | magic shield | crown of stars | left-hoofed | gold mane | soft music |
| Daisy | glitter jump | crown of stars | right-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
| Jewel | glitter jump | pink shoes | right-hoofed | gold mane | soft music |
| Bubbles | cloud float | golden bow | right-hoofed | pink mane | soft music |
| Breezy | rainbow laser | glitter boots | right-hoofed | pink mane | tickle feathers |
| Nova | rainbow laser | pink shoes | left-hoofed | blue mane | soft music |
| Pippin | magic shield | silver bell | left-hoofed | blue mane | tickle feathers |
| Trixie | glitter jump | golden bow | left-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
| Pip | magic shield | pink shoes | right-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
| Star | glitter jump | pink shoes | right-hoofed | blue mane | soft music |
| Shimmer | magic shield | crown of stars | right-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
| Glimmer | star glow | glitter boots | left-hoofed | blue mane | sour apples |
| Twinkle | rainbow laser | silver bell | left-hoofed | gold mane | soft music |
| Sky | rainbow laser | silver bell | left-hoofed | pink mane | sour apples |
| Starlight | cloud float | pink shoes | right-hoofed | pink mane | sour apples |
| Bella | magic shield | pink shoes | left-hoofed | gold mane | sour apples |
| Clara | star glow | glitter boots | left-hoofed | pink mane | sour apples |
| Luna | rainbow laser | crown of stars | right-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
| Cookie | cloud float | silver bell | right-hoofed | gold mane | tickle feathers |
Clue 1
Addition
Let us count the sparky berries. Add the red berries and blue berries to find the first clue.
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
5
11
18
13
8
18
10
6
15
4
2
18
16
2
18
13
8
2
T
5
11
10
20
18
10
13
9
17
20
18
7
19
18
17
17
2 + 3 =T
5 + 10 =Y
5 + 6 =H
6 + 10 =D
5 + 2 =R
6 + 4 =A
4 + 5 =I
1 + 1 =O
11 + 8 =B
6 + 2 =N
10 + 10 =V
1 + 5 =K
4 + 9 =S
5 + 12 =L
2 + 2 =F
9 + 9 =E
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
The pixie lost some magic cupcakes. Subtract the eaten cakes to find the second clue.
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
16
3
5
4
1
5
6
18
5
18
T
16
3
5
9
7
7
9
2
3
T
16
3
1
1
4
T
16
1
15
7
10
13
19 - 3 =T
7 - 3 =F
13 - 4 =I
12 - 9 =H
10 - 8 =G
17 - 4 =W
17 - 7 =A
8 - 3 =E
19 - 1 =S
18 - 3 =D
10 - 3 =R
5 - 4 =O
15 - 9 =U
0/13 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
The forest animals want to share treats. Solve this word problem to get the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
T
28
34
7
6
36
15
27
15
A
T
28
H
15
R
S
There were 32 sparkle berries. 4 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left?T
Barnaby Elf lined up 12 rows of 3 star stones. How many star stones in all?L
There were 29 sparkle berries. 2 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left?F
There were 14 sparkle berries. 7 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left?C
Barnaby Elf found 13 sugar carrots yesterday and 2 more today. How many sugar carrots in all?E
Barnaby Elf found 9 star stones yesterday and 25 more today. How many star stones in all?I
Barnaby Elf found 4 rainbow ribbons yesterday and 2 more today. How many rainbow ribbons in all?K
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Skip counting
Follow the glow tracks in the grass. Skip count by twos to find the fourth clue.
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
90
16
18
70
39
26
8
12
70
65
8
6
40
26
16
25
40
140
20
40
45
45
25
16
120
30
16
26
16
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110W
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80O
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24R
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35H
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55T
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___, 21, 24F
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140S
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45U
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10M
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30N
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160I
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75L
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40C
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12D
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18G
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, ___, 50, 60A
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20E
0/17 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
We need ten star stones to open the gate. Find the missing number to get the last clue.
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
2 + ___ = 8
9 + ___ = 16
4 + ___ = 13
6 + ___ = 18
1 + ___ = 5
7 + ___ = 18
7 + ___ = 17
4 + ___ = 7
5 + ___ = 6
2 + ___ = 7
2 + ___ = 4
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain took the magic glitter wand, then jumped over the blue river.
2.The villain gobbled up the sugar cakes, then ran past the rainbow waterfall.
3.The villain took the magic glitter wand, then skipped down the glitter path.
4.The villain knocked over the juice jar, then fled into the crystal cave.
5.The villain knocked over the juice jar, then galloped through the sleepy meadow.
6.The villain knocked over the juice jar, then jumped over the blue river.
7.The villain stole the giant golden strawberry, then jumped over the blue river.
8.The villain gobbled up the sugar cakes, then jumped over the blue river.
9.The villain stole the giant golden strawberry, then ran past the rainbow waterfall.
10.The villain hid the queen sparkling crown, then galloped through the sleepy meadow.
11.The villain stole the giant golden strawberry, then fled into the crystal cave.
12.The villain stole the giant golden strawberry, then galloped through the sleepy meadow.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Glitter Mystery
Culprit: Daisy (glitter jump · crown of stars · right-hoofed · gold mane · tickle feathers)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE SNEAKY FOE DOES NOT HAVE A SILVER BELL"2 + 3 = 5 (T) · 5 + 10 = 15 (Y) · 5 + 6 = 11 (H) · 6 + 10 = 16 (D) · 5 + 2 = 7 (R) · 6 + 4 = 10 (A) · 4 + 5 = 9 (I) · 1 + 1 = 2 (O) · 11 + 8 = 19 (B) · 6 + 2 = 8 (N) · 10 + 10 = 20 (V) · 1 + 5 = 6 (K) · 4 + 9 = 13 (S) · 5 + 12 = 17 (L) · 2 + 2 = 4 (F) · 9 + 9 = 18 (E)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE FOE USES THEIR RIGHT HOOF TO DRAW"19 - 3 = 16 (T) · 7 - 3 = 4 (F) · 13 - 4 = 9 (I) · 12 - 9 = 3 (H) · 10 - 8 = 2 (G) · 17 - 4 = 13 (W) · 17 - 7 = 10 (A) · 8 - 3 = 5 (E) · 19 - 1 = 18 (S) · 18 - 3 = 15 (D) · 10 - 3 = 7 (R) · 5 - 4 = 1 (O) · 15 - 9 = 6 (U)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "TICKLE FEATHERS"There were 32 sparkle berries. 4 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left? = 28 (T) · Barnaby Elf lined up 12 rows of 3 star stones. How many star stones in all? = 36 (L) · There were 29 sparkle berries. 2 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left? = 27 (F) · There were 14 sparkle berries. 7 were used up. How many sparkle berries are left? = 7 (C) · Barnaby Elf found 13 sugar carrots yesterday and 2 more today. How many sugar carrots in all? = 15 (E) · Barnaby Elf found 9 star stones yesterday and 25 more today. How many star stones in all? = 34 (I) · Barnaby Elf found 4 rainbow ribbons yesterday and 2 more today. How many rainbow ribbons in all? = 6 (K)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "WE FOUND GOLD MANE HAIR AT THE SCENE"Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, ___, 100, 110 = 90 (W) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80 = 70 (O) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24 = 20 (R) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___, 30, 35 = 25 (H) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (T) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___, 21, 24 = 18 (F) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (S) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (U) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, ___, 8, 10 = 6 (M) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (N) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (I) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (L) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___, 35, 40 = 30 (C) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (D) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, ___, 15, 18 = 12 (G) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, ___, 50, 60 = 40 (A) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, ___, 18, 20 = 16 (E)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 8) → Daisy2 + ___ = 8 = 6 · 9 + ___ = 16 = 7 · 4 + ___ = 13 = 9 · 6 + ___ = 18 = 12 · 1 + ___ = 5 = 4 · 7 + ___ = 18 = 11 · 7 + ___ = 17 = 10 · 4 + ___ = 7 = 3 · 5 + ___ = 6 = 1 · 2 + ___ = 7 = 5 · 2 + ___ = 4 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 1 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Word problems, Skip counting, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Great Glitter Mystery — set in Sparkle Forest
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects