50 Easy And Fun Ways To Practise Times Tables At Home

Learning times tables is an essential foundation for mathematical fluency. Mastering this skill can greatly benefit children's ability to solve complex problems and improve their overall confidence in handling numbers. While multiplication drills can be monotonous, there are numerous enjoyable ways to make the learning process more engaging and interactive. In this article, we will explore 50 exciting activities that parents and educators can incorporate into their children's daily routine to reinforce times tables at home.

1. Times Tables Bingo

Transform the already thrilling game of bingo into a learning opportunity by using times tables instead of numbers. Each player will have a bingo card with multiplication problems, and the teacher or parent calls out the answers. The first person to complete a row or a full card wins!

2. Multiplication War

Take out a deck of playing cards and assign values to each card. For instance, the number 2 card represents 2 times 2, the number 5 card represents 5 times 5, and so on. Players take turns flipping cards, and the one with the highest multiplication product wins the round.

Tables Time!: 50 Easy and Fun Ways To Practise Times Tables At Home!

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3. Times Tables Hopscotch

Create a hopscotch grid outside using chalk, but instead of numbers, write down multiplication problems. Children must solve the equation before hopping on the respective square. This physical activity adds excitement and movement to learning.

4. Flashcards

Flashcards are a classic way to reinforce times tables. Write down the multiplication problems on one side and their answers on the other. Shuffle the cards and have your child answer them in order, providing instant feedback.

5. Multiplication Songs

Turn times tables into catchy tunes to help children remember them. With the power of music, repetitive lyrics and melodies can make memorization easier and more enjoyable.

6. DIY Multiplication Board Game

Create a personalized board game by drawing a path and adding multiplication problems along the way. Use dice or spinners to move forward, and players must solve the equation to advance. The first player to reach the end wins the game.

7. Online Games and Apps

Utilize technology to engage children in interactive multiplication games and apps. There are numerous free online resources designed specifically to make learning times tables fun and engaging.

8. Times Tables Scavenger Hunt

Hide multiplication problems around the house or backyard. Give your child a list of questions, and they must find and solve each problem to complete the scavenger hunt. This activity adds an element of excitement and adventure to learning.

9. Math Olympics

Create a mini math competition with various multiplication challenges. Set up stations where children can complete different tasks, such as speed drills, word problems, or mental calculations. Award medals or certificates to celebrate their achievements.

10. Multiplication Art

Combine creativity with learning by having children create artwork based on times tables. For example, they can draw a picture using only multiples of 3, or paint a mural showcasing the patterns they observe in multiplication tables.

11. Times Tables Puzzles

Create puzzles where each piece contains a multiplication problem and its corresponding answer. Children must correctly match and connect the pieces to complete the puzzle, reinforcing their understanding of times tables.

12. Real-Life Multiplication

Show children how multiplication is used in everyday life. Involve them in cooking, shopping, or measuring activities and explain how multiplication is used to calculate quantities, prices, or dimensions. This practical application helps reinforce the relevance and importance of times tables.

13. Times Tables Memory Game

Create a memory game by writing down multiplication problems on separate cards. Shuffle them, and children must turn over two cards at a time, searching for pairs consisting of the problem and its solution. This game enhances memory retention and cognition while practicing times tables.

14. Multiplication Twister

Twister is a game that involves stepping on different colored circles with specific body parts. Modify this game by labeling each circle with a multiplication problem, and players must solve the equation before stepping on it. This active game enhances physical coordination and multiplication skills.

15. Multiplication Relay Race

Divide children into teams and set up a relay race where each team member must solve a times tables problem before passing the baton to the next person. The team that completes the race in the shortest time wins. This competitive activity adds an element of teamwork and excitement.

16. Times Tables in Nature

Go on a scavenger hunt outdoors to find objects that represent different multiplication problems. For example, they could find five leaves to represent 5 times 5 or three stones to represent 3 times 3. This activity combines outdoor exploration with math learning.

17. Multiplication Jenga

Modify the popular game of Jenga by labeling each block with a multiplication problem. Players must answer the equation correctly before removing a block. This game enhances mental math skills and concentration.

18. Times Tables Balloon Pop

Write down multiplication problems on small pieces of paper and place them inside balloons. Inflate the balloons and stick them on a wall or any surface. Children must pop the balloons and solve the equation inside before moving on to the next one.

19. Times Tables Relay Race

Set up a relay race where children must correctly answer a times tables problem before running to the next station. The team that completes the race in the shortest time wins. This activity combines physical movement with mental agility.

20. Multiplication Dice Game

Create a dice game where children roll two dice and multiply the numbers that appear. Whoever gets the highest product wins that round. This game improves multiplication skills while introducing probability concepts.

21. Math Treasure Hunt

Design a treasure hunt with clues containing multiplication problems. Each clue leads to the next until they reach the hidden treasure. Solving the multiplication problems correctly gives them the hint for the next location.

22. Times Tables Relay Race with Obstacles

Set up a relay race course in the backyard with different obstacles. Children must navigate the obstacles while solving times tables problems at designated checkpoints. This activity enhances problem-solving skills and physical coordination.

23. Mathematical Board Games

Include mathematics-based board games like "Mathopoly" or "Multiplication Monopoly" in your family game nights. These games make learning times tables more enjoyable and help children apply their multiplication skills in different contexts.

24. Multiplication Word Problems

Create word problems that involve multiplication and ask your child to solve them. This exercise enhances critical thinking skills and encourages children to apply multiplication in real-life scenarios.

25. Times Tables Memory Walk

Create a memory walk indoors or outdoors with cards or post-it notes containing multiplication problems placed along the route. As children walk through the memory path, they must solve the problems on each card or note.

26. Times Tables Dominoes

Create dominoes by writing down times tables equations on one end and the solutions on the other. Children must match the equation with its correct answer, reinforcing multiplication facts.

27. Multiplication Grid Art

Create an empty grid, and children must color in the squares based on the multiplication table. Each number corresponds to a different color, revealing a beautiful artwork once completed.

28. Times Tables Memory Train

Divide multiplication problems into separate train cars and write them down on paper strips. Children must correctly arrange the train cars in the correct sequence of multiplication facts.

29. Multiplication Snakes and Ladders

Adapt the traditional game of Snakes and Ladders by replacing the numbers on the board with multiplication problems. Children must solve the equation before advancing through the board.

30. Multiplication Riddles

Compose riddles that involve multiplication, and children must solve the equation before finding the answer. This activity promotes problem-solving skills and boosts creativity.

31. Times Tables Hand Clapping Game

Create a hand clapping pattern associated with each multiplication fact. Children must follow the pattern while reciting the correct multiplication answer, enhancing both motor skills and memory.

32. Times Tables Limbo

Play the Limbo dance game while children recite the multiplication table facts. They must pass under the Limbo bar while correctly answering each multiplication problem.

33. Multiplication Jigsaw Puzzles

Create jigsaw puzzles where each piece contains a multiplication problem. Children must solve each equation to complete the puzzle, reinforcing multiplication facts.

34. Times Tables Karaoke

Transform popular songs into times tables versions and encourage children to sing along. The rhythm and lyrics make memorization more enjoyable and engaging.

35. Times Tables Tug of War

Divide children into two teams and provide them with a rope. Write down multiplication problems, and each team must recite the correct answer while pulling the rope towards their side. The team that answers correctly and pulls the rope wins.

36. Multiplication Relay Race with Math Problems

Set up a relay race course with a series of math problems written at each station. Children must solve the equation before advancing to the next station. The team that finishes the race first wins.

37. Multiplication Dice Tower

Create a dice tower using cardboard or any other materials. Write down multiplication problems on each side, and children must roll the dice and solve the equation that appears.

38. Times Tables Tic-Tac-Toe

Create a grid with times tables equations instead of X's and O's. Children must solve each equation before placing their symbol in the corresponding square.

39. Multiplication Relay Race with Puzzles

Place jigsaw puzzle pieces containing multiplication problems at different stations. Children must solve the equation on each piece before they can advance to the next station. The team that completes the race first wins.

40. Times Tables Relay Race with Card Games

Set up a relay race where children must solve a times tables problem before drawing a card from a deck. Each card has a specific action, such as skipping a turn or drawing extra cards. The team that finishes the race first wins.

41. Online Times Tables Competitions

Participate in online times tables competitions or challenges where children can compete with peers from different parts of the world. This promotes friendly competition and motivates progress.

42. Multiplication Pictionary

Divide children into teams and give each team a whiteboard and marker. Assign a multiplier to each team, and one player must draw the multiplication problem while the rest guess the answer. This game enhances creativity and collaboration.

43. Connect Four Multiplication

Play Connect Four, but instead of using colored discs, write down times tables equations on each disc. Players must solve the equation before placing their disc, aiming to connect four correct answers in a row.

44. Times Tables Guess Who

Play the popular game "Guess Who?" but with a multiplication twist. Instead of guessing physical attributes, players must ask questions to eliminate possibilities based on multiplication facts. The first person to correctly guess the opponent's number wins.

45. Times Tables Sudoku

Create a Sudoku grid using times tables equations instead of numbers. Children must solve the multiplication problems to complete the puzzle, enhancing logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

46. Olympian Multiplication

Assign each child a multiplication fact they need to master. Throughout the day, whenever they encounter that number or a multiple of it, they perform a specific exercise like jumping jacks or push-ups. This activity connects multiplication with physical movements.

47. Multiplication Relay Race with Word Problems

Set up multiple stations with word problems involving multiplication. Children must read and solve each problem before moving on to the next station. The team that completes the race first wins.

48. Math Fashion Show

Encourage children to dress up as a math concept or multiplication fact. They can create costumes or accessories that represent a specific multiplication problem. This activity combines creativity with math learning.

49. Times Tables Puzzle Hunt

Create a puzzle hunt where children must solve multiplication problems to receive clues for the next location. Each clue solved brings them closer to solving the final puzzle.

50. Times Tables Outdoor Obstacle Course

Design an obstacle course in the backyard with multiplication-related challenges. From hopping on the correct answer to tossing balls into hoops labeled with answers, this active game reinforces times tables while incorporating fun physical activities.

With these 50 easy and fun ways to practice times tables at home, learning multiplication can become an exciting adventure instead of a dull task. By incorporating these engaging activities into your child's daily routine, you can foster a love for mathematics while strengthening their overall numeracy skills.

Tables Time!: 50 Easy and Fun Ways To Practise Times Tables At Home!

by Helen Shearman(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14007 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	102 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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Tables Time is packed with many exciting times tables games and activities which are guaranteed to keep your child interested.

Daily practise of times tables at home is essential for primary school children but traditional rote methods can quickly become repetitive. With 50 different games and activities to choose from, this book means that learning times tables will never be boring again!

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The book contains a range of fun times tables games and activities, including:

• Quick activities that can be used when you just have a few minutes to spare
• Games and activities you can sit and do that make answering times tables questions engaging and exciting
• Active games that get your child moving around while they are learning times tables

Children learn much more effectively when they are having fun and the activities in this book have been specifically designed with this in mind. All the games and activities have easy to follow, step by step instructions that allow you and your child to quickly get started learning times tables. Many don’t need any equipment at all and those that do have been designed to use equipment that is easily found in most households.

The times tables games and activities in this book are particularly useful because they can all be used regardless of the times table your child is currently learning. Therefore, this book is just as useful if your child is learning their 2 times table or their 12 times table! This means that you can use this book many times as your child progresses through primary school.

The book is also packed full of useful hints, tips and advice to ensure that you are able to effectively support your child’s learning.

By using the games and activities in this book with your child regularly, they will gain the confidence and skills they need to master all the times tables.