Lift-the-Flap Times Tables
Lift-the-Flap Usborne Series
What’s inside...
An interactive book designed to make learning times tables fun and engaging through flaps to lift and explore. An innovative approach to what can be a dry and tricky subject, this book is perfect for parents and children to share on the road to learning times tables. An innovative and interactive guide to learning times tables, with over 125 flaps to lift to discover the answers underneath. Includes tips, tricks and practice questions to help with memorisation, as well as a number machine to answer any tables question. The humorous illustrations and fun questions help children to discover why times tables are helpful, and a challenge at the end encourages them to test their new knowledge. A fun book for parents and children to share together.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What happens when we multiply two numbers together? Can you show me using items around the house?
Which times table do you find most tricky and why?
How do you think knowing your times tables helps in everyday life?
Can you come up with a fun story that includes using multiplication?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-life examples like counting apples or sharing snacks to make abstract concepts tangible.
Praise efforts, not just correct answers, to foster a positive learning environment.
Relate the tables to the child's interests (e.g., if they like sports, use sports statistics in examples).
Turn it into a game—challenge each other to see who can answer the fastest or use flashcards for spontaneous quizzes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Multiplication Foundations
Explanation: Through interactive lift-the-flap features, children are introduced to the concept of multiplication in a fun and engaging way.
Real-World Application: This foundational skill helps children solve math problems more efficiently in their academic and everyday life.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Memory Skills
Explanation: Repetition and interactive elements of the book aid in strengthening memory retention of times tables.
Real-World Application: Improved memory skills can help children in memorizing other educational information and in daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Promoting Independent Learning
Explanation: The format of the book encourages children to explore times tables at their own pace, fostering self-guided learning.
Real-World Application: This can lead to children becoming more proactive in their education and taking initiative in learning new topics.
Example Lesson: Boosting Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: By figuring out answers and exploring different multiplication scenarios, children enhance their problem-solving capabilities.
Real-World Application: These skills are applicable in math as well as in various real-life situations where logical thinking is required.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Interaction and Collaboration
Explanation: The lift-the-flap design can promote cooperative learning as children may work together to solve the problems presented.
Real-World Application: This can help improve their teamwork and communication skills, essential for group projects and social interactions.