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The ability to multiply is key to laying the foundations of numeracy skills that is used from childhood into adulthood.

All children learn differently and some may not respond to the traditional way of memorising the times tables.

Times tables games, printable time tables worksheets and times tables charts are just some of the ways to make learning the multiplication easier for the individual child.

The following list of times tables games and activities have been designed to cater to children who are visual learners as well as kids who find learning easier when there is a fun element in the activity.

Times tables games

Times tables blast. Kids can have fun practicing the times tables and then test their ability by playing a game and gaining points. There are up to 20 difficulty levels and you can practise from 1 to 12 times tables.

Connect 5. This is based on the concept of connect 4. In order to play the game, children must win a number by coming up with the correct times table number pairing or calculation with that answer. To win, 5 numbers must be connected. This is a free printable game that comes with instructions

Topmarks. A series of colourful times tables games suitable for kids that have just been introduced to multiplication for the first time. Numerous games to help solidify their knowledge of how multiplication works

Mulitplication.com. Think of video games but with multiplication as the theme. Kids have fun and practise their multiplication tables too.

Times Tables Rally. Fun racing game where you answer times table question to accelerate your car. The game has various levels and it is ideal for time table drilling.

Splashlearn. The times tables games here explain the multiplication concept from different perspectives. You can play games explaining times tables using the number line, pictures, multiplication as it relates to addition.

Maths chase. Fun and engaging game where you are chased by a monster and to run, you answer times tables question. Get the answer right, you advance. Get the answer wrong and you take a step back

Education.com has a library of online games that helps practise the times tables as well as worksheet for different ages and grades.

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Time tables Worksheets

Here is a list of printable times tables worksheet that kids can practise on to reinforce their knowledge. You can find worksheet for 1- 12 times tables and 11- 20 times tables for the older kids.