Looking for a festive way to keep math practice going during December? These Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade: Free Printable Long Division Worksheets give students extra practice with long division while adding a little Christmas cheer to their math routine.
This free printable PDF includes 10 worksheet pages with 12 long division problems per page, for a total of 120 problems. Students will practice dividing three- and four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors, with every problem dividing evenly and no remainders.
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Each page features festive Christmas graphics, making these worksheets a fun addition to holiday lesson plans without changing the math skills students need to practice.
Whether you’re a fourth-grade teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a babysitter helping a child finish their math homework, these printable Christmas math worksheets are ready to use.
Who These Worksheets Are For
These free printable 4th grade long division worksheets are designed for students who are learning or strengthening their long division skills.
They’re especially useful for:
- Teachers who want extra division practice, a seasonal math activity, or independent work for December.
- Homeschooling families looking for structured math practice that can be spread across several days.
- Babysitters and caregivers who need a quiet, educational activity for a school-age child.
- Students who need more practice working through the steps of long division with three- and four-digit dividends.
The Christmas theme adds a seasonal touch, but the main goal is straightforward: help fourth graders become more comfortable solving long division problems independently.
What’s Inside Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade?
The Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade printable set includes:
- 10 printable worksheet pages
- 12 long division problems per page
- 120 problems in total
- One-digit divisors from 2 through 9
- Three- and four-digit dividends
- Exact answers with no remainders
- Festive Christmas graphics on every page
- A free printable PDF
For example, students might solve a problem such as 4,128 ÷ 6.
These are one-digit divisor long division worksheets designed for fourth graders who are ready to work with larger numbers. Because every problem divides evenly, students can focus on the long division process without having to interpret remainders.
The skill level relates to the division work described in Common Core 4.NBT.B.6, which covers finding whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors.
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Here is a large photo of the answers for easy grading.
How Much Practice Is Included?
Each page has 12 problems and should take approximately 10 minutes per page, depending on the student’s fluency and how much work they show.
You can print one page for a quick practice session or use several pages throughout the week. With 120 problems available, there’s plenty of opportunity to revisit the steps and build confidence.
What Students Should Know First
Before using these long division worksheets for fourth grade, students should have some experience with multiplication and subtraction. Long division brings several skills together, so it helps to make sure the basics are reasonably familiar.
Here are the prerequisite skills to review.
1. Multiplication Facts Through 9 × 9
Students use multiplication facts to determine how many times the divisor fits into each part of the dividend.
For example, when dividing by 6, a student needs to know facts such as 6 × 4 = 24 and 6 × 5 = 30.
If multiplication facts are still difficult, keep a multiplication chart nearby while practicing.
2. Place Value Through the Thousands Place
Students should recognize the value of digits in three- and four-digit numbers.
Understanding ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands helps students keep track of each digit as they work through a long division problem.
3. Multiplying a One-Digit Number by a Larger Number
Students should be comfortable multiplying a one-digit number by three- and four-digit numbers, including problems that require regrouping.
This skill supports the multiplication step in long division.
4. Subtraction With Regrouping
After multiplying the divisor by the quotient digit, students subtract the result from the current number.
They should understand how to regroup, or borrow, when a digit in the top number is too small to subtract directly.
5. Bringing Down Digits One at a Time
Students need to understand the divide, multiply, subtract, and bring-down process.
They should bring down the next digit in the dividend in the correct order and repeat the steps until the problem is complete.
6. Estimating Quotients
Estimation helps students decide whether an answer makes sense.
For example, 3,276 ÷ 6 is about 500 because 3,000 ÷ 6 = 500. The exact quotient is 546, which is reasonably close to that estimate.
Students don’t need to estimate perfectly, but they should begin recognizing whether an answer is reasonable.
If your child is still learning several of these skills, work through a problem together before assigning a full page.
How to Use These Christmas Long Division Worksheets
For Teachers
These holiday division worksheets for fourth grade can fit into several parts of your December math routine.
- Math warm-up: Assign one page at the beginning of class for a focused practice session.
- Holiday-week review: Use a page to revisit long division before winter break.
- Small-group station: Have students solve problems independently, then review challenging steps together.
- Homework: Send home a page for additional practice without requiring a lengthy assignment.
- Extra practice: Give students another page when they need more repetition with one-digit divisors.
Plan for approximately 10 minutes per page, allowing extra time for students who need to show every step or receive support.
For Homeschoolers
You can spread all 10 worksheet pages across one or two weeks, depending on your child’s pace.
For a one-week plan, try two pages per day for five days. If your student needs more time, complete one page each day over two weeks, leaving room for other subjects and holiday activities.
A helpful way to check completed problems is to multiply the quotient by the divisor. If the original dividend is correct, the multiplication should give the same number.
For example, if a student solves 4,128 ÷ 6 = 688, check the answer by multiplying 688 × 6. The result should be 4,128.
This simple check helps students catch calculation errors and understand the relationship between multiplication and division.
For Babysitters and Caregivers
Need a quiet educational activity while a child finishes homework? These printable Christmas math worksheets provide a straightforward way to practice a familiar school skill.
You don’t have to reteach the entire lesson. If a child gets stuck, help them focus on just one step at a time:
- Ask how many times the divisor fits into the current number.
- Have the child say the multiplication fact aloud.
- Multiply and write the result underneath.
- Check the subtraction carefully.
- Bring down the next digit and repeat.
If the child is unsure, work through one step together and then let them try the next one independently.
The goal is to support the child’s existing math routine, encourage careful work, and help them feel more confident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade are these long division worksheets for?
These worksheets are designed for 4th grade. Students divide three- and four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors from 2 through 9.
Are these Christmas worksheets free?
Yes! Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade: Free Printable Long Division Worksheets is free. Download the PDF using the link in this post and print the pages you need.
Do the worksheets include an answer key?
Yes! The answer key is included in the PDF and is also posted in a large, easy-to-read format on the blog. You can check answers right from your phone without printing the answer key, making quick grading simple and convenient.
What skills do students need before using these worksheets?
Students should know multiplication facts through 9 × 9, understand place value through the thousands place, multiply larger numbers by a one-digit number, subtract with regrouping, bring down digits during long division, and estimate quotients.
Do these long division worksheets have remainders?
No. Every problem divides evenly, so students can practice long division without working with remainders.
More Free Printable Math Worksheets
Looking for more math activities to use throughout the school year? Explore these related resources on Play Planners:
- More 4th grade printables: Browse the 4th Grade Printables collection for additional activities and worksheets.
- More Christmas math: Check out Christmas Math Worksheets and Activities for additional holiday practice.
- Ready for a challenge? Try Divide and Sleigh: Free Printable 5th Grade Long Division Worksheets, featuring two-digit divisors and five-digit dividends.
Download Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade
Make long division practice a little more festive this holiday season!
Download Divide and Sleigh 4th Grade: Free Printable Long Division Worksheets to get 10 Christmas-themed pages with 120 problems for fourth-grade math practice.
Print a page for a warm-up, add the set to your homeschool lessons, or keep it handy for extra practice during the holiday season.
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