Popcorn Math: The Multiplication Table to Eat

🎂 7 + years ⏱️ 30 min 📍 Everywhere ⭐ sporty

With this game, you turn boring multiplication tasks into delicious popcorn that you can nibble away piece by piece. You will learn the multiplication table in a fun way, train your memory and speed. Plus, you’ll practice patience and perseverance, as not every task will be solved right away. You’ll learn to challenge yourself, see mistakes as part of learning, and not give up.

What you'll need

Multiplication template
Paper
Scissors
Popcorn bag
Alternatively, a bowl or box

How it works

Download the template with the multiplication tasks. Print it out and cut out all the popcorn pieces.
Fold them so that the tasks are hidden. Your math popcorn snacks are ready!
Find an empty bowl, a small box, or a popcorn bag. Fill all the folded popcorn tasks inside. Mix well!
In each round, draw a popcorn piece from the bag and solve the task. Are you quick and correct? Then the popcorn is 'eaten' and set aside. Did it not work out? No problem! The task goes back into the bag and will be tried again later.
The round continues until all popcorn tasks are solved. You might notice that you take longer at the beginning and get faster towards the end. That’s learning!
This is not just about math, but also about sticking with it and celebrating small successes. You can play the game over and over until you master the multiplication table. Get the template and get started!