1) Write down the coordinates of each of the items on the grid.
- Christmas Tree: (5, 7)
- Candy Cane: (9, 9)
- Sheep: (4, 0)
- Snowman: (8, 3)
- Holly: (2, 8)
- Sleigh: (10, 6)
- Snowflake: (0, 3)
- Star: (7, 10)
- Reindeer: (3, 4)
2) Use the clues to find the location of Santa’s secret grotto.
- It is to the east of the holly leaf but west of the star. → This means the x-coordinate is between 2 and 7.
- It is to the north of the Christmas tree. → This means the y-coordinate is greater than 7.
- It is in a direct line north-west of the snowman. → The snowman is at (8, 3). Moving north-west means decreasing both x and y by the same amount. From (8, 3), moving north-west to a point with y > 7 requires moving up 5 units (to y=8) and left 5 units (to x=3). This gives the point (3, 8).
Secret Grotto’s Coordinates: (3, 8)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of christmas math sheets for middle schoolers.