Academy · France · CP · Mathematics
Le Mystère des quinze chats
Twelve cats yesterday, fifteen today—yet no cat has arrived. Count the portraits and help Sacha and Inès uncover what changed at the shelter.
The story
A mystery to solve
Au refuge des Tilleuls, les chats ont un endroit où vivre en attendant une famille. Sacha y vient avec sa mère, qui aide la responsable, Amira. Son amie Inès les accompagne aujourd’hui. Les enfants préparent un panneau avec les portraits des chats. Amira leur montre le panneau d’hier : « Douze chats au refuge ». Puis elle dit : « Ce matin, nous en avons quinze. Pourtant, personne n’a amené de chat pendant la nuit, et aucun chat n’est parti. » Sacha regarde Inès. D’où viennent donc les trois chats de plus ?
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What children practise
- Dénombrer et décomposer des petites collections.
- Reconnaître une dizaine et des unités.
- Résoudre des additions et des soustractions.
- Comparer des quantités et expliquer sa démarche.
Learning scope
Curriculum and level
Selected CP practice for the French school system in 2026–2027. This booklet complements classroom work and does not cover the full curriculum.
Source guidelines
Formats and delivery
What does the digital PDF include?
38 pages in A4 + US Letter, with six missions and adult answers. Download the files through Gumroad and print them at home. This purchase does not include a physical book or shipping.
Three teacher documents included with the PDF
Alongside the illustrated book, this Academy PDF pack includes three separate classroom documents, all in French:
- The story and reading texts, without the activity questions.
- Illustrated questions and activities, with space for pupils to respond.
- A teacher guide with hints, worked answers and PER curriculum references.
The two pupil documents use Century Gothic 12 with generous spacing. These documents accompany the digital PDF purchase; they are not included with the printed book.
How is the printed book different?
The printed edition is a separate A5 colour paperback with 48 pages, ordered through Lulu. Its pagination differs from the PDF. Shipping charges and delivery estimates are confirmed by Lulu at checkout.
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