5th Grade Math Word Problem of the Day | Daily Story Problem Practice

5th Grade Math Word Problem of the Day is the daily math routine your students didn’t know they needed! This yearlong resource delivers meaningful, standards-aligned story problem practice in just 10–15 minutes a day. With nearly 300 themed word problems and both print + Google Slides versions, it’s the perfect solution for helping students master multi-step math problems without feeling overwhelmed.

Designed to support confidence and critical thinking, each week includes 5 problems built around a high-interest theme. A fun fact on Monday gets students hooked, and daily practice builds familiarity with the types of questions they’ll see on standardized tests.

💡 Why Teachers Love It:

• ✅ Reduces frustration with reluctant problem solvers

• ✅ Short, consistent routine = major skill growth

• ✅ Themed weeks keep students interested

• ✅ Includes digital access + teacher support materials

• ✅ Great for bell ringers, centers, test prep, or warm-ups

📦 What’s Included:

• 59 weeks of printable word problem pages

• Daily digital problems in Google Slides format

• 300+ engaging, multi-step problems

• Instructional guide for classroom or homeschool use

• Answer keys + editable Google Slides for easy assignment

• Step-by-step directions for assigning in Google Classroom

🧠 Word Problem Types:

• Multi-step word problems

• Problems with extra information

• Confidence-boosting single-step problems

• Real-world math reasoning tasks

• All aligned with 5th grade math standards

📅 Monthly Themes:

Engage students with real-world, seasonal connections!

• 🧤 January: MLK, Winter Sports, Health

• 🍫 February: Valentines, Breakfast, Fun Facts

• 🍀 March: Pi Day, Reading, St. Patrick’s Day

• 🌎 April: Earth Day, Frogs, Friendship

• 🎮 May: Video Games, Bicycles, BBQ

• 🌊 June: Vacation, Beaches, Father’s Day

• 🎆 July: Ice Cream, Amusement Parks, Fireworks

• 🍑 August: Lemonade, Peaches, Tech

• 🍎 September: Pirates, Potatoes, Apples

• 🎃 October: Cookies, Pumpkins, Halloween

• 🦃 November: Veterans, Turkeys, Board Games

• ❄️ December: Snow & Ice, Holidays, Winter

🧩 Ideal For:

• Morning work

• Math centers

• Whole-group problem solving

• Homework or early finisher enrichment

• Intervention & test prep

❤️ Teacher Favorites:

“Having one word problem a day became routine—and their confidence grew!” – Jennifer H.
“My principal popped in while I was using this and loved it. Fantastically rigorous!” – T.L.
“Perfect multi-step practice with fun, seasonal topics. The kids love it!” – Samantha M.

Ready to build math confidence and problem-solving skills all year long?
Click Add to Cart to get 59 weeks of daily math word problem practice—no prep required!