Times Tables Pro Blog

Eight 3rd grade multiplication games matched to what third graders learn: arrays, turnaround facts, word problems and fluency within 100.

Claudia ColeOctober 13

Ten fun ways to learn multiplication at home or in class: array art, hopscotch, a pretend shop, scavenger hunts, songs, personal-best challenges and more.

Claudia ColeOctober 6

Fourteen classroom multiplication games for whole-class play, math centers and five-minute warm-ups, with rules, variations and tips for managing them.

Claudia ColeSeptember 29

Make a classroom multiplication poster from free printable charts, decide where to hang it, and use quick daily routines that move students toward recall.

Claudia ColeSeptember 22

How to use a blank multiplication chart to practice times tables: fill-in strategies, timed challenges, scaffolded versions and classroom routines.

Claudia ColeSeptember 15

How to play multiplication bingo: making cards, calling facts, rules for the classroom and at home, and variations for every times table level.

Claudia ColeSeptember 8

How to run a multiplication relay race in class or at home: setup, rules, variations for every level and tips to keep it fair and inclusive.

Claudia ColeSeptember 1

How UK primary schools teach times tables: mastery, concrete-pictorial-abstract, fluency practice and preparing for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.

Claudia ColeAugust 25

The types of multiplication word problems 3rd graders meet, with worked examples, sample problems and strategies to help children decide what to do.

Claudia ColeAugust 18

Multiplication activities for every grade from kindergarten to 5th: early grouping and skip counting, arrays, fact practice games and multi-digit problems.

Claudia ColeAugust 11

How to help your child with 3rd grade multiplication homework: what they are learning, how to explain it, and what to do when homework ends in tears.

Claudia ColeAugust 4

Skip counting songs and chants for every number from 2 to 12, and how to turn skip counting into multiplication facts at school and at home.

Claudia ColeJuly 28

How to make and play the multiplication memory game: card sets by level, rules, easier and harder variations, and classroom and family ideas.

Claudia ColeJuly 21

Five homemade multiplication board games, from race tracks to snakes and ladders, with design tips, classroom ideas and home variations.

Claudia ColeJuly 14

The mastery approach to multiplication: small steps, variation, intelligent practice and same-day support, with an honest look at the evidence.

Claudia ColeJuly 7

How to differentiate times tables teaching by readiness and interest: tiered tasks, flexible groups, choice boards, anchor activities and classroom routines.

Claudia ColeJune 30

The Year 3 times tables in England (adding the 3, 4 and 8 tables), a term-by-term teaching plan, resources and home activities ahead of Year 4.

Claudia ColeJune 23

Fourth grade multiplication activities: keeping facts fluent, area models and partial products for multi-digit multiplication, and multi-step problems.

Claudia ColeJune 16

What third graders need to learn about multiplication, a year-long teaching sequence from concepts to fluency, resources, differentiation and home support.

Claudia ColeJune 9

The Montessori approach to multiplication: golden beads, the bead board, bead bars, the stamp game and the checkerboard, with presentation tips and home ideas.

Claudia ColeJune 2

What Year 4 children in England need to know about times tables, how the Multiplication Tables Check works, and a term-by-term plan for teachers and parents.

Claudia ColeMay 26

How to play Multiplication War with a deck of cards: rules, war rounds, easier and harder versions, team play and ideas for classroom math centers.

Claudia ColeMay 19

Ten multiplication dice games that need only dice and paper, from Product Race to Multiplication Pig, with rules, variations and tips for home and class.

Claudia ColeMay 12

Hands-on ways to introduce multiplication in second grade: equal groups, arrays, skip counting, picture books and games, plus common mistakes to avoid.

Claudia ColeMay 5

Which manipulatives work best for multiplication, from counters and cubes to arrays and base-ten blocks, and how to move students from objects to numbers.

Claudia ColeApril 28

How to teach multiplication with the CRA sequence: hands-on objects, then drawings, then symbols, with activities, readiness signs and troubleshooting.

Claudia ColeApril 21

When children learn times tables in the US, UK, Australia and Singapore, what is normal at each age, and how to support early and late learners.

Claudia ColeApril 14

Why the 7 and 8 times tables are usually the hardest, which facts cause the most trouble, and targeted strategies and timelines to master them.

Claudia ColeApril 7

A realistic timeline for learning times tables 1-12: typical weeks by age, days per table, what speeds learning up or slows it down, and milestones to track.

Claudia ColeMarch 31

15 fun multiplication games for kids: online speed tests, printable bingo and dominoes, and active games like hopscotch, with tips for parents and teachers.

Claudia ColeMarch 24

Catchy multiplication rhymes for the trickiest facts, from 6×7 to 12×12, plus how to teach them and help children create rhymes of their own.

Claudia ColeMarch 17

A step-by-step beginner's guide to times tables: the easiest learning order, simple strategies, a 15-minute daily routine, and a realistic timeline.

Claudia ColeMarch 10

Classroom-tested multiplication teaching strategies: the concrete-representational-abstract sequence, fact strategies, differentiation, assessment, and fluency.

Claudia ColeMarch 3

The patterns hidden in every times table, from 2× to 12×, and how children can use them to learn facts faster and catch their own mistakes.

Claudia ColeFebruary 24

10 practical ways to memorize multiplication tables: smart learning order, patterns, finger tricks, rhymes, spaced practice, games, and a sample 8-week plan.

Claudia ColeFebruary 17

Comprehensive guide for educators teaching multiplication to struggling students. Diagnostic approaches, evidence-based interventions, and scaffolding strategies.

Claudia ColeFebruary 10

Learn multiplication through music with 20 catchy times tables songs. Discover why musical learning works and how to use songs effectively.

Claudia ColeFebruary 3

Master multiplication with 25 proven tricks and shortcuts. Table-specific methods, finger tricks, and mental math strategies for fast learning.

Claudia ColeJanuary 27

Free printable multiplication grids for practice and games. Discover grid-based activities like battleship and bingo that make practice engaging.

Claudia ColeJanuary 20

Master the 9 times table with the famous finger trick and five amazing patterns. Discover why 9× is easier than it looks.

Claudia ColeJanuary 13

Free color-coded multiplication charts that enhance learning through visual patterns. Discover different color-coding systems for visual memory.

Claudia ColeJanuary 6

Free printable multiplication charts from 1-12 in multiple formats. Learn how to use multiplication charts effectively for fast memorization.

Claudia ColeDecember 30

Learn the 5 properties of multiplication with kid-friendly examples, visuals, and free worksheets. Build real understanding and math confidence.

Claudia ColeOctober 11

Discover proven methods to help children learn multiplication tables faster. Expert tips for parents and teachers to make times tables fun and memorable.

Claudia ColeDecember 15