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This is great to refer to in class, before a drill or simply used to memorise the times tables.
It is a great idea to make the spinning wheel showing the multiplication tables with them so that they know instantly how to use it and also take ownership of them.
The simple act of spinning wheel for mulitplication table is fun and they get to learn.
Using The Times Tables Spinning Wheel
Individual spinning wheels and can be made and used anywhere. To prevent quick wear and tear of the paper, use strong cardstick paper and put in a folder when not in use.
The spinning wheels can be arranged on a board and hung on a wall. This means it will be there when needed for drills or practice.
Materials need
Free templates
Card stock paper
Paper Fasteners
Tools
Wooden Skewer
Craft cutter Knife
Scissors.
How to make Your Times Table Spinning Wheel
Print out the templates you want on card stock paper. Use different coloured ones to make your times tables spinner eye catching.
Using scissors, cut out the wheels from the templates.
Using a wooden skewer, poke a hole through the bottom circle.
Place the top of the spinner on the bottom and align so that you can see the numbers through the cut outline.
Holding both top and bottom parts in place, poke a hole through the top part. (make sure you go through the previous hole but this time piercing the top part of the wheel).
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.
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.
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.
Check out a similar paper craft project on how to make a paper dice the easy way without using a printable template.
