Times Table Bookmark

This eye-catching set of times tables bookmark should help your kids learn their times table. The aim is to present every opportunity for them to practise.

It is especially handy to use as a refresher before a drill.

How To Make Times Tables Bookmark

To make your bookmark, you will need..

Card stock paper (white)
Scissors
Times table bookmark template.

Instructions

Download the complete times table bookmark template. Download here.
Print on card stock paper
Cut out the individual tables to use as book marks
Leave printout as it is if using as poster or if it is to be laminated.

How to Use The Times Table Bookmark

As bookmarks of course. They are designed such that each number table enough space so that they can be cut. Simply put in your child’s favourite book. Encourage and if possible supervise a quick time table learning session before they continue to read their favourite book.
You can layout the all the times tables and go toe to toe with them. Make a game out of it and make it fun for them. Hopefully, you will remember all the tables you learnt as a kid.
Print out the template on A4 paper or A3 paper and use as a poster in your kids’ bedroom. If using A3 paper, you might need to adjust print settings.
Another option is to print and laminate and place on the kitchen fridge or somewhere accessible.

Download the full template below

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These multiplication tables spinners will help your kids learn and master the times table in a fun way.

Multiplication tables are one of those rites of passage we all had to go through at school.

We had to learn them at school and also practice them at home.

I remember the times tables were boldy printed on the back of exercise books so there really couldn’t be any excuse for not practicing. I tell you they were not fun.

Times tables spinners however, are a great way of making learning and practicing the times table fun for kids. Making the multiplication table fun is a sure fire way to make kids master the times table.

Fun Ways to Teach Times Tables

Start with simplest to the hardest. Start with the easy numbers like the 1 times tables and 10 times tables. They are straightforward and will build the child’s confidence and reassure them they can take on the much difficult tables ahead .

Show them tricks or patterns that can aid the fast learning of the tables. For example, the 2 times tables is basically adding any number twice so 2 X 6 is the same as 6 + 6.

Introduce problem solving scenarios that will require involve multiplication.

Add significance to certain number to create memory hooks. eg The twins are both 5 years old and their combined age is 5 X 2 =10.

Point out the obvious (but not necessarily to them) eg 2 X 9 is the same as 9 X 2.

As your child improves, drill them a few times a day and make it fun.

Don’t forget that pat on the back. When they do well, give them a well deserved praise. If they don’t do well, encourage them. Don’t throw negativity their way through criticism.

How Make Your Own Multiplication tables Spinners

Materials needed

Free printable templates
Cardstock paper
Paper fasteners
Scissors
Wooden skewer

Instructions

Print the template. Get the Free multiplication times table template 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 times table below.

Cut out the round templates.

Cut out the left and right sides of the middle part of the multiplication table spinners.

This is the part that reveals the numbers.

Using a wooden skewer, poke holes in the dots in the middle of the circles to ensure your spinners are in alignment.

I had to redesign the template and added the dots as i discovered i couldn’t just accurately pinpoint where the centre is to poke the hole.

Note: The dot on the smallest circle is a lighter shade than the other two but is still visible on any paper.

Insert a paper fastener through the top, middle and bottom circles and close it up by spreading the pin apart. And you are done.

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Alphabet spinners provide a fun and exciting way of helping kids master the alphabet.

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It also helps the kids recognise letter and words thereby making the connection to the everyday things, animal or objects on the alphabet wheel.

Benefits of using the alphabet spinner as a learning aid

It is fun and interesting way to teach as the kids see it more as a game.
Word recognition helps develop reading ability faster
The alphabet spinners can be used anywhere in the home, at school or even in the car on a long journey.

How to make Printable Alphabet Spinners

You will need:

Card stock paper

Paper fasteners

Scissors

Wooden skewer

Instructions

Print out the free alphabet spinner template pdf file. Download the template for free below.

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You may use normal printing paper but it is highly recommended that you use card stock paper as they are more durable.

The top part of the spinner can be printed on coloured paper while the bottom part should be printed on white paper.

Using the scissors, cut out the circles. The top part printed on the coloured paper and the bottom part printed on the white paper.

If you doing this process with kids, make sure they are properly supervised.

Poke holes in the centre of the circles using a wooden skewer or a sharp pen.

Lay the top part on the bottom part and align properly.

Take a paper fastener and push through the hole.

Pull apart the paper fastener so that it holds both cut outs tightly but still loose enough to spin

This is a great printable abc activity idea for preschoolers that can be made to supplement the learning of your children at home.

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Paper Alphabet Blocks are great learning tools for kids. They are great at helping kids learn to spell and play other word games.

You will need the following

Printable alphabet box template (Get the full A-Z template free)

A4 or Letter size cardstock
Glue
Scissors

How to make your own Paper Alphabet Blocks

Print the template if you want the exact design in the images. You can also print a plain one to customise your own. Receive the templates when you sign up with your email below.

2. Cut out the templates along the lines.

3. Fold the cut out templates along the lines

4. Glue together all the sides.

5. Let the glued sides dry or stick

Suggestions

You may build your own cube using the blank template and the customising your box.

You write numbers, letters or draw shapes

You could also use a felt pen to make dots on the cubes and turn it into paper dice

You may cover in wrapping paper, attach a string and use as an accessory on a Christmas tree

It can also serve as a box with a lid. Don’t glue the top of the box shut and you can keep game cards and other learning aids

You can also get the kids involved by building paper boxes using the plain template and encourage them to design their own individual box. Decoration ideas could involve colouring, drawing, or sticking shapes on the boxes.