Halloween Numberless Word Problems — Addition & Subtraction Math Worksheets Pack

Give your students word problems that actually build thinking skills — not just answer-hunting.

This Halloween-themed resource strips the numbers out of word problems so students focus first on the story and structure of the problem, then apply their own numbers. The result: stronger number sense, better reasoning, and students who understand why they're adding or subtracting, not just guessing.

What makes this pack different:

This resuorce is built around all four addition and subtraction problem types, including every subtype:

• Join (Result Unknown, Change Unknown, Start Unknown)
• Separate (Result Unknown, Change Unknown, Start Unknown)
• Compare (Difference Unknown, Bigger Unknown, Smaller Unknown)
• Part-Part-Whole (Whole Unknown, Part Unknown)

That means full, rigorous coverage; not just the easy "join, result unknown" problems most resources stop at.

What's inside:

• 30 printable pages
• 60 total word problems, spooky season themed (pumpkins, candy, costumes, spiders, and more)
• Blank spaces for numbers. Fill them in yourself or hand them to students to personalize, differentiate, or reuse all season long

Use it for:

• Guided math or math workshop
• Whole-class number talks
• Morning work or math centers
• Halloween and fall-themed practice with real substance
• Small group intervention targeting specific problem types
• Can be used for addition and subtraction within 5, 10, 12, 20, 100..etc
• Use across different grades; Kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3...etc

Format: Instant digital download (PDF)

Because the numbers are left blank, this pack isn't a one-and-done — reuse it across the month, across ability levels, or year after year with fresh numbers every time.