Quick & Easy Ways to Teach Your Child Times Tables

For busy parents, helping your child master their times tables can feel like a daunting task. But with the right approach, you can make learning fun, fast, and frustration-free! Here are some simple, no-fuss ways to help your child develop quick recall of their times tables—without hours of set-up or preparation.

1. Use Songs and Rhymes

Children absorb information better when it’s set to music. Search for times tables songs on YouTube or if you’re musically gifted, create your own catchy rhymes to help your child remember key facts. The 2, 5, and 10 times tables, in particular, have natural patterns that lend themselves well to fun, rhythmic chants.

2. Make It a Game

Turning times tables into a game makes learning feel less like a chore. Our Times Tables Learning Box includes engaging games that specifically target the 2, 5, and 10 times tables, helping children reinforce their knowledge in an enjoyable way. You can also create simple games at home using flashcards or dice—challenge your child to beat their own time or race against a sibling!

3. Use Real-Life Contexts

Help your child see the relevance of times tables in everyday life. Ask them to count pairs of socks (2s), groups of fingers (5s), or sets of toes (10s). When shopping, have them calculate prices of multiple items. Practical application makes learning more meaningful, purposeful and memorable.

4. Visual Aids Around the House

Write times table facts on Post-it notes and place them around your home—on the fridge, the bathroom mirror, or their bedroom door. Our Numeracy Toolkit includes colourful times tables flashcards - seeing them regularly reinforces recall without effort.

5. Quickfire Challenges

Spontaneous, low-pressure quizzes keep learning light and engaging. Ask your child quickfire times tables questions while walking to school, waiting for dinner, or during car rides. Keeping sessions short and frequent builds confidence and recall speed.

6. Reward Progress

Encourage your child by celebrating their successes. Set small, achievable goals and reward them with stickers, praise, or a special treat when they reach milestones. Positive reinforcement boosts motivation and makes learning feel rewarding.

Mastering times tables doesn’t have to be a struggle. By making learning engaging and interactive, your child can develop fast recall with minimal effort—and you’ll feel confident knowing they have a solid foundation for future math success.

For an easy, fun, and structured way to practice, check out our Times Tables Learning Box—designed to make learning the 2, 5, and 10 times tables a breeze!