| 1. 349 + 157 = 506 | 2. 827 - 259 = _______ | 3. 652 + 134 = _______ |
| 4. 785 - 468 = _______ | 5. 913 + 209 = _______ | 6. 400 - 177 = _______ |
Ai-Da the robot painted a portrait of King Charles III 👑🤖 in the UK 🇬🇧.
How many robots painted with Ai-Da if there were 2 more robots painting?
If the king viewed 4 paintings, and 1 was by Ai-Da, how many were painted by others?
King Charles III 👑 wanted to hang 3 different robot-made paintings in each of 7 rooms at the palace.
How many paintings would be displayed in total?
| 1. 72 + 15 = 87 | 2. 46 - 18 = ______ | 3. 104 + 33 = ______ |
| 4. 58 - 27 = ______ | 5. 29 + 61 = ______ | 6. 93 - 36 = ______ |
During the annual swim, 145 wild ponies 🐎 swam from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island.
How many ponies 🐎 would there be if 10 more ponies swam next year?
If 15 ponies 🐎 were adopted after the swim, how many ponies would be left?
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company used the pony parade to raise money. If each of 8 volunteers collected $25.00, how much money did the group raise together?
A UFO festival was recently held in Indonesia at the iconic Lentera Hati hill, shaped like a flying saucer. People from all over visited the event in Central Java to celebrate and share their interest in UFOs and mysteries of the universe together. The festival attracted families, children, and curious travelers in July 2023.
| 1. 46 + 38 = 84 | 2. 92 - 57 = __________ | 3. 63 + 29 = __________ |
| 4. 75 - 28 = __________ | 5. 54 + 47 = __________ | 6. 81 - 36 = __________ |
At the festival, each visitor received 3 glow sticks. If there were 15 groups of visitors, how many glow sticks were given out?
If the organizers prepared 12 extra glow sticks for the next day, how many glow sticks would they have in total?
Indonesian artists decorated 27 model UFOs for the celebration. Each model UFO took 6 hours to finish painting. Calculate the total number of hours needed for all the artists to paint the models.
The little pygmy hippo, native to West Africa, has captured the hearts of many with its soft cheeks and surprising strength. Researchers are learning more about these gentle animals at wildlife reserves. Efforts to protect their habitats are ongoing, helping ensure their unique place in nature is secure for the future.
| 1. 36 + 18 = 54 | 2. 72 - 35 = ____________ | 3. 47 + 26 = ____________ |
| 4. 89 - 44 = ____________ | 5. 58 + 13 = ____________ | 6. 65 - 29 = ____________ |
A pygmy hippo at a wildlife reserve eats 7 pounds of food each day. How much food does the hippo eat in 5 days?
Pygmy hippos are measured for research. Divide 624 by 8 to find out how many centimeters each hippo measures if the total length measured for 8 hippos is 624 centimeters.
Archaeologists have discovered a 300-year-old shipwreck in what was once a famous pirate hideout off the coast of Madagascar. The site, known for its notorious history, is now helping experts learn more about pirates from centuries ago. The find is already making headlines as researchers carefully study the underwater remains.
| 1. 832 + 467 = 1,299 | 2. 1,504 - 293 = ___________ | 3. 2,376 + 618 = ___________ |
| 4. 2,145 - 438 = ___________ | 5. 1,920 + 385 = ___________ | 6. 2,804 - 727 = ___________ |
The shipwreck team found 48 gold coins scattered across 6 boxes. They want to share the coins equally.
How many gold coins should go in each box?
If each diver keeps 4 coins, how many divers can receive coins?
Pirate captains loved sharing their loot with their crew. Try these big multiplications!
47 x 6 = ___________
58 x 8 = ___________
Winnie, a dachshund from England, broke a Guinness World Record in August 2025. She picked up over 5,000 plastic bottle caps in just one year. Her owner helped her count the caps, and together they made sure every single one was saved from the trash.
Winnie worked hard to collect caps every day. She used her nose and mouth to find them, and her owner cheered for her. They were proud of their hard work when they counted the last cap.
How did Winnie find the caps? 🐶
Who helped Winnie with this record?
Read the sentence. Use the clues to choose the correct meaning of the underlined word.
1. Winnie set a record for collecting caps. (A record means a big achievement.)
2. She worked hard to reach her goal.
3. They felt proud when they finished.
4. The caps would be thrown in the trash if Winnie did not collect them.
Read each sentence and decide if it is complete. Write yes if it is a complete sentence and no if it is not.
1. Winnie picked up plastic caps. yes
2. In the park.
3. She set a world record.
4. Won a prize for her effort.
The word “dude” has a long history. It was first used in the 1800s to talk about people who dressed very fancy in New York. Today, you might hear it from surfers and in the film The Big Lebowski. This story is about how the meaning of “dude” has changed over time.
The word “dude” was used in New York to describe men who liked to dress in fancy clothes. Later, surfers in California started to use “dude” in a different way.
Where did surfers pick up the word “dude”? 🌊
What kind of people were first called “dude”? 🎩
Read each sentence from the story and underline the subject. The subject is who or what the sentence is about.
1. Surfers use the word "dude". Subject: Surfers 2. The movie made "dude" more popular. Subject: ____________ 3. New Yorkers liked fancy hats. Subject: ____________ 4. The word changed over time. Subject: ____________Rewrite each sentence using a synonym for the word "big". For example, use "large" in place of "big".
1. The Big Lebowski is a big movie. The Big Lebowski is a large movie. 2. The big wave rolled toward the surfer. _______________ 3. The big hat was hard to wear. _______________ 4. There was a big crowd at the beach. _______________On June 20, 2024, a truck carrying hot dogs crashed in Pennsylvania. The accident caused many hot dogs to spill all over the highway. Crews had to clean up the mess, and drivers had to be careful while passing. The crash happened early in the morning and blocked traffic for hours.
A big truck carrying hot dogs crashed on a Pennsylvania highway. The crash left hot dogs scattered on the road, and workers had to clean up the mess.
What was inside the truck?
Who had to clean up the mess?
Write the correct verb to finish each sentence. Example: The crew cleans up the highway.
Read each sentence and choose the correct homophone from the word bank to fill in the blank. Example: The hot dog truck drove down the road (road/rode).
Word Bank: meat/meet, hour/our, their/there
In Connecticut, a man bought a painting at an estate sale for just $4. At first, he thought it was just a pretty picture, but later experts discovered it was a real Salvador Dalí. The artwork is now valued at $25,000. This amazing find shows that sometimes treasures can be found in unexpected places.
The painting was bought for a very low price. No one expected it to be special, but when an expert looked closer, they realized it was made by the famous artist Salvador Dalí. The find amazed everyone and made the painting very valuable.
Who was the artist of the painting?
Why was the painting valuable?
Choose the correct homophone from the word bank to complete each sentence. Word bank: sale, sail, piece, peace, buy, by
1. The man found a valuable painting at an estate sale.
2. The expert walked right ______ the painting in the room.
3. He decided to ______ the artwork for only $4.
4. The painting became a rare ______ of art history.
Read each sentence and identify the subject.
1. The man found the painting at an estate sale. Subject: The man
2. Salvador Dalí painted many unique pieces. Subject: ____________
3. Experts helped to identify the artist. Subject: ____________
4. The painting is now worth a lot of money. Subject: ____________
Researchers on the Galápagos Islands have made an exciting discovery. A tiny gecko species, once thought to be extinct, has been found alive and well. Experts had not seen the San Cristóbal giant gecko for over a century, but now they have proof the species is making a comeback on the island.
The San Cristóbal giant gecko had not been seen in the wild for over 100 years. Many people believed the species had disappeared forever. After searching, scientists finally discovered live geckos on the island, proving the animal is not extinct.
How long had the gecko not been seen?
What does this discovery show about the gecko?
Pick the best meaning for each bold word based on the sentence and what makes sense. Example: "The scientist was thrilled to spot the gecko." Thrilled means: very happy
1. The gecko was elusive and difficult to find.
Elusive means: ____________
2. The researchers made a remarkable discovery.
Remarkable means: ____________
3. The news gave hope to conservationists on the island.
Conservationists means: ____________
Read each sentence about the gecko discovery and identify the subject.
1. Scientists searched for the gecko for many years. Subject: Scientists
2. The gecko was finally found on San Cristóbal Island. Subject: ____________
3. Researchers celebrated the gecko's return. Subject: ____________
4. The island is home to many animals. Subject: ____________
Decide if each word describes water as a solid, liquid, or gas as it might be found in Lake Michigan. Example: Snow on the ship is a solid.
1. Snow on the ship is a solid.
2. Waves in the lake are a ____________.
3. Fog over the water is a ____________.
4. Ice on the ship's deck is a ____________.
A Wisconsin fisherman found a shipwreck in Lake Michigan. The ship was missing for more than 150 years. The find is very important because it can teach people about life long ago.
Who found the shipwreck?
How long was the ship missing?
Look at each thing you might find in or near a shipwreck and decide if it is an animal or not. Example: Fish in the water: animal.
1. Fish in the water: animal.
2. Old rope: ____________.
3. Seagull: ____________.
4. Ship wheel: ____________.
Research shows that juggling can help your brain stay sharp, boost your balance, and improve mood. Dr. Amy J. Bastian and other scientists in the United States are studying how learning to juggle—even with just two or three balls—can help people of all ages move and think better.
Read each example and decide if it is a change you can easily undo or not. Write "can undo" or "cannot undo." (Theme: Juggling and Circus)
1. A juggler drops a ball on the ground. can undo
2. The juggler pops a balloon while juggling. ____________
3. A ribbon becomes tangled during a circus act. ____________
4. A clown twists a balloon into a dog shape. ____________
Juggling makes your brain stronger and may help you move better. Scientists found that learning to juggle helped seniors feel happier. The brain changed, but some changes faded when people stopped juggling.
What happens to the brain when people stop juggling?
How did juggling help seniors feel?
Look at each situation and decide what will likely happen next. (Theme: Juggling)
1. A juggler throws three balls in the air. The balls will fall back down.
2. Someone stops practicing juggling for a long time. ____________
3. A person learns to catch two balls at the same time. ____________
4. A juggler tries juggling with their eyes closed. ____________
Japan’s space agency JAXA has created food for astronauts that can also be used during disasters on Earth. These space foods must be easy to store, safe, and healthy. Japan sometimes uses these foods in emergencies, like earthquakes. Scientists hope to grow plants that can give astronauts important nutrients while living in space.
Decide if each item is living or nonliving. Living things eat, grow, or move by themselves.
1. Lettuce plant: living
2. Dried noodles: ____________
3. Soya beans: ____________
4. Space food packet: ____________
Japan uses food made for space travel to help people during disasters on Earth. These foods are easy to store and safe to eat. JAXA and other groups work to make sure the food gives people important things like energy and protein.
Where does space food help people besides space?
What two things do JAXA want the food to give people?
Read each food and write one main nutrient it gives. Example: Meat: protein
1. Rice: ____________
2. Milk: ____________
3. Strawberries: ____________
4. Soya beans: ____________
On July 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck near Russia and Japan, causing a tsunami warning for both countries. The event brought emergency responses and concern for safety across the affected regions. Scientists and officials worked together to understand the impact and help communities prepare for possible waves.
Read each sentence and decide if the water is melting, freezing, or evaporating. Write the correct process. Example: 1. When ice turns into water, it is melting.
1. When ice turns into water, it is melting.Earthquakes happen when the Earth's plates move suddenly. This movement can cause the ground to shake and sometimes lead to a tsunami, which is a series of big waves. Earthquake warnings help people stay safe and prepare for emergencies.
What causes an earthquake?
What can a tsunami do?
Fill in the blanks with things people might need after a natural disaster (choose from: water, flashlight, food, blanket). Example: 1. After a tsunami, people need a blanket to stay warm. 2. After a tsunami, people may need a ____________ to drink. 3. If the power goes out, a ____________ is useful in the dark. 4. People may need extra ____________ to eat after an earthquake.
Researchers at MIT have created a new desalination system that can turn seawater into fresh water more cheaply. This invention could help provide clean water in places where fresh water is hard to find. The new device is portable and was tested successfully on a Massachusetts beach, showing promising results for the future.
Read each item and decide if it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Example: 1. Water in the ocean: liquid
2. Salt crystals left after water evaporates: ____________
3. Air used in the machine: ____________
4. Plastic parts of the desalination machine: ____________
A group of scientists tested a portable desalination device on a beach in Massachusetts. The device worked by removing salt from seawater. This provided clean water that people could drink. The test was successful and gave hope for solving water shortages in many places.
What did the device remove from seawater?
Where did the scientists test their device?
When scientists create new machines, they often predict how they will work before testing. Imagine you invented a new water filter for your school. Predict what would happen if you tried your water filter in the cafeteria. Explain why you think this would happen, using ideas from the news story.