Snowflake Code Breaker with Multiplication
There was a point in which none of my children could read and my husband and I could pass notes to each other to keep secrets. Then Baloo learned how to read and he and I would exchange written secrets. Now, all three boys are reading (nearly, at least) and we cannot use that tactic. However, code breaking? Totally coming into play. At this point, Baloo is the only one who knows enough multiplication to solve this code breaker! So we can use the multiplication code breaker to exchange notes!
Update: There is now an addition version of the Code Breaker!
And a Space Version too!
Need more help with multiplication fact practice? Check out this post here!
How to Set Up the Multiplication Code Breaker
Supplies:
Cardstock
Brass Fastener
Cut out the snowflake and inner circle. Poke a small hole in the middle of both.
Push the fastener through the small hole and bends sides of fastener on bottom of code breaker.
Spin the inner circle to match the multiplication problems!
How to Use the Winter Multiplication Code Breaker
I included 4 jokes or riddles with the code breaker. The answer to all of them is hidden in code on the back! If your child can solve these, ask them to write their own riddle or joke and include the code on the back. Then try to see if you can solve the question!
Send secret notes back and forth! There is not much as exciting as sending and receiving secret notes! You can use a direct code form the breaker or make it a bit more difficult! Use your imagination!
Click here to download the Snowflake Multiplication Code Breaker!
I love this!! My children aren’t ready for multiplication yet but I will be using it when they are. Thank you! By any chance, do you have an addition/subtraction version?
I dont, but I will get one made!
I think some of your numbers and letters don’t line up correctly . For example ” when I grow I come closer to the ground ” I believe the answer is icicle but doing it through the coding it comes out as ioiole. The only one I didn’t have an issue with this cold . Am I doing it wrong ? Lol I love this concept my super spy son Will get a kick out of this !
Nope, not doing it wrong! The o must have looked like a c at a glance when I was making it, ah!! I’ve fixed it now.
The answers are:
icicle, frost bite, ice-bergler, and cold
Are you sure it’s fixed? I’m getting irirle instead of icicle. Am I doing it wrong? Also any chance you could mix up the answers on the spinner somehow? Once they’ve solved one multiplication, they have all the answers lined up for the whole sheet. I love the concept of having fun ways to get my 3rd grader practicing his multiplication though! Thanks.
Hi Meg! I ran into the same issue after it was all made. I’ve uploaded a new version (and I fixed the codes again, so I hope it went through this time!). Let me know if it’s showing up correctly for you!
Thank you so much for sharing! My daughter struggles with memorizing her times tables and she is very excited to try this! 🙂
I hope she enjoys it Angie!! My kids have struggle with times tables too and it’s so frustrating.