This little game was so much fun for me to make and my children to use that I thought it was worth sharing again this year!
Kids love Autumn & Halloween, and parents and teachers love when children learn with enthusiasm. This is why I’ve created fun spider-themed file folder math games! Welcome to our first (and not the last) subscriber FREEBIE!
I’ve had a lot of fun creating this project, and my children have been enjoying it. I really hope that your children will have fun learning with it, too!
This 18-page file folder games pack includes the following:
- simple math addition up to 12
- simple math subtraction from 12 down to 1
- math subtraction from 20 (with the answer between 1-12)
- beginners multiplication (answers from 1-12)
- pockets to hold the game pieces
- counters for children who need manipulatives
The four sets of equations are colour-coordinated to make tidying up easier.
All you need is a file folder (or an A3 sheet of cardstock is what I used here in the UK), scissors and glue and you’re set to go once you’ve printed off the pieces.
1) Cut out and glue the spider web numbers onto the inside left of the file folder and the pockets onto the other side.
2) Cut out the spiders and let the children have fun adding, subtracting, and learning to multiply.
3) If you’d like your spider math file folder game to be extra durable, laminate the file folder after the webs have been glued in, but before attaching the pockets. The rest of the pieces can also be laminated so they’ll stand up better to little hands and lots of use.
To get your FREE PDF to download, simply sign up for our emails using the handy form just below. Don’t forget to confirm by clicking the link in the email that Mad Mimi will send out to you.
At the bottom of our next email to your inbox you’ll find the special link that will take you to the download page. Happy Halloween!
I’d love to hear what your children have thought about it, how it works for you, and if there are any changes or improvements that could be made.
Please have a look at our Fall Activities and Halloween Ideas page, and perhaps make a spider-themed snack for your children after they’ve worked hard on their math.

Carrie says
What fun math units for the season! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
Crystal McClean says
Thanks, Carrie! It was as much fun to make as it is for the kids to use:-) Have a great week!
Selena @ Look! We're Learning! says
So cute! Thanks for linking up at Family Fun Friday!
Crystal McClean says
Thank you for stopping by to see our game, and for featuring it on Look! We’re Learning’s Family Fun Friday 🙂
Carolyn Wilhelm says
What a nice opportunity for your readers to have subscriber freebies. Thanks so much. The spider games and math look very engaging. Carolyn
Crystal McClean says
That’s high praise from our favourite printable producer 🙂 Thank you!
We will be offering more subscriber freebies in the future.
Jill says
Thanks for sharing these great games!
Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!
Michelle Cannon says
Such a great activity! Thanks for sharing it at the #laughlearnlinkup!
Crystal McClean says
Thanks so much, Michelle 🙂 Have a great week!