Important update from TheSchoolRun
For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.
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- In a few months, all resources will move to the new portal. You’ll continue to have access there until your subscription ends. We’ll send you full details nearer the time.
- As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.
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Times tables trail
How do you teach your KS2 child their times tables at home?
Here are some effective ways to help your child master their times tables:
Start with the basics
Begin with the easier times tables, such as 2s, 5s, and 10s. These are often the simplest for kids to grasp because of their repetitive patterns. Once your child is comfortable with these, gradually move on to more challenging ones.
Use songs and rhymes
There are plenty of catchy songs and rhymes that can make learning times tables more enjoyable. Look up some times tables songs on YouTube or other educational websites. Singing along can help reinforce the numbers in a memorable way.
Make it visual
Create colourful charts or flashcards that your child can look at frequently. You can even turn it into a craft project where your child helps design the cards. Hang the charts in places where they spend a lot of time, like near their study area or on the fridge.
Play games
Turn learning into a game! Use apps or online games that focus on times tables, or play traditional games like Times Table Bingo or Around the World. Even a simple deck of cards can be used to quiz each other on multiplication facts.
Daily practice
Incorporate short, daily practice sessions. Consistency is key, but keep sessions brief to keep your child’s interest and avoid frustration! Even 5-10 minutes a day can make a big difference.
How will this times table game help your child?
This teacher-created activity will help your KS2 child practise their times tables by encouraging them to problem solve in a fun and captivating way. They will need to look at the colourful worksheet and and help each child get to their gift by drawing lines to each multiple – starting from the bottom and working their way up! Answers are provided on the next page.
For more support with times tables, check out our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Mixed times tables KS2 quiz.
