This is my most-used resource. We have it going across our school of 1000 pupils from Primary 2 to Primary 7 because it really works! It doesn't just get the children to PRACTISE their tables, it actually helps them LEARN them! Our parents love it too. Simple, but VERY effective.
It's a practical activity which the children do independently, each working at their own level. All they need is a printed caterpillar sheet and a set of 11 counters, which we get them to keep in a plastic wallet. When they master a table they first assess themselves, then get a friend to assess them and finally ask the teacher to test them. There is an individual record card where they can keep track of their progress.
We use this game together with Tap, Say, Turn (which I have also put on TES resources). The Caterpillar teaches the pupils to count the stations. Tap Say Turn helps them to memorise the facts.
I've included detailed notes for teachers and a short explanation for parents. Do read them carefully. You have to teach the children to follow the rules EXACTLY or the game will not be properly effective.
When we introduce it to a new class, we get everyone doing it together to begin with so we can make sure they have all learned it correctly.
Once everyone has got it, we get them doing it at home too!
It's a practical activity which the children do independently, each working at their own level. All they need is a printed caterpillar sheet and a set of 11 counters, which we get them to keep in a plastic wallet. When they master a table they first assess themselves, then get a friend to assess them and finally ask the teacher to test them. There is an individual record card where they can keep track of their progress.
We use this game together with Tap, Say, Turn (which I have also put on TES resources). The Caterpillar teaches the pupils to count the stations. Tap Say Turn helps them to memorise the facts.
I've included detailed notes for teachers and a short explanation for parents. Do read them carefully. You have to teach the children to follow the rules EXACTLY or the game will not be properly effective.
When we introduce it to a new class, we get everyone doing it together to begin with so we can make sure they have all learned it correctly.
Once everyone has got it, we get them doing it at home too!
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