Grade 2 December Word Problems | CUBES Math Intervention

❄️ Looking for structured December word problems with built-in intervention support for Grade 2?

This Grade 2 December Word Problems resource includes daily math word problems that give students the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world math situations. Designed for special education, RTI, and math intervention, these December word problems include the CUBES strategy with scaffolds built directly into the pages to support students who struggle with breaking down word problems and identifying the correct operation to use.

Winter and holiday-themed scenarios — including Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and general winter activities — help keep students engaged while reinforcing essential Grade 2 math skills in a consistent, predictable format during a busy month.

📘 What’s Included:

✔️ 25 pages of December word problems
✔️ Two word problems per page (50 total word problems!)
✔️ CUBES strategy embedded on every student page
✔️ Built-in scaffolds to support problem analysis
✔️ Answer keys included for quick and easy grading

🎯 Math Skills Addressed:

• Addition and subtraction without regrouping
• Addition and subtraction with regrouping
• Addition and subtraction within 20
• Adding three numbers
• Repeated addition and beginning multiplication concepts
• Multi-step word problems
• Problem solving using the CUBES strategy

(Aligned to Grade 2 Common Core math standards)

👩🏫 Ways to Use This Resource:

◼️ Warm-up activity
◼️ Word problem center
◼️ Morning work
◼️ Independent practice
◼️ Homework
◼️ Small group instruction
◼️ RTI or special education math intervention

⭐ 5 Benefits of These Word Problems:

► No prep — just print and go
► CUBES strategy built in to increase student independence
► Aligned to Common Core standards
► Consistent format supports routines and IEP data collection
► Flexible use for whole group, small group, intervention, or tutoring

🎯 Perfect For:

✔️ Second grade classrooms
✔️ Special education teachers
✔️ Math interventionists
✔️ RTI / Tier 2 & Tier 3 instruction
✔️ Resource rooms and inclusion support
✔️ Students who need extra support with word problems