Elves' Workshop (Christmas Maths Area Worksheet)

Calculate area of 2D shapes including squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, rhombuses and trapeziums in this engaging Christmas maths problem-solving activity.

**What is this resource? **
This festive maths workshop challenges pupils to calculate the area of a variety of 2D shapes to decide whether Santa’s elves have enough wrapping paper for their presents.

Pupils calculate the area of 12 labelled shapes (a–l) and then add the total area to check whether it is less than 6,000 cm², encouraging accuracy, reasoning and problem-solving.

**What does it include? **
Christmas-themed area calculation worksheet
12 clearly labelled shapes (a–l)

**Shapes included: **
Squares
Rectangles
Triangles
Parallelograms
Rhombuses
Trapeziums
Final total-area challenge
Answer sheet included

Who is this resource for?
Third Level (Scotland)
KS3 (England)
Equivalent middle school / lower secondary learners internationally

**Curriculum links **
Measurement and Geometry
Calculating the area of 2D shapes
Applying formulas in context
Numeracy and problem solving

**How can it be used in the classroom? **
Independent practice
Paired or small-group work
Maths workshop or rotation activity
Seasonal or end-of-term lesson
Early finisher or revision task
Assessment evidence for area calculations

**Why teachers like this resource **
✔ Seasonal but curriculum-focused
✔ Clear structure and progression
✔ Encourages mathematical thinking
✔ Minimal preparation required
✔ Answers included