Free Math Facts Printables
Learning math facts can be a real struggle for some kids. It can seem boring and many kids take a bit longer to become fluent with their math facts.
Thankfully, there are lots of fun ways to practice math facts !
We’ve got some free math facts printables to help your kids become fluent in their math facts without lots of nagging or forcing.
Up first, we’ve got three free math facts printables, then there’s a free FlashCard Hacks Ebook. Also, we’ve got lots more ideas to learn math facts like easy mental math ideas, and games and gadgets to help learn facts in a fun way.
Pen and Paper Practice (Free Printables!!)
Sometimes, all it takes is a piece of paper and a pencil to get in some good math facts practice. These are super easy and can be done over and over again. Alternate them so kids don’t get bored and add colored pencils or markers for extra fun!!
1. Addition/Multiplication Finger Chart
Print off our free addition chart and multiplication chart and see what kids can fill in. Give them a time limit for some extra challenge.
Once they see the patterns, they may just fill in the chart from memory….mix it up by outlining 10 to 15 squares they have to fill in.
2. Skip-Counting Pyramids
Skip-Counting Pyramids are a fun way to practice multiplication….Kids can cut out the pyramids from this free download . Place a number, 2 thru 10 at the very top. Skip count, adding one more number to the sequence, as you work your way down the pyramid.
Make this into a craft by cutting and pasting completed pyramids onto a piece of paper and add their own Egyptian scene!
3. Fact Flowers
Fact Flowers are fun to draw and can be colored in, too. We’ve got a free printable right here for you. Fill in the center of the flower with one factor or addend, then fill the next level of petals with numbers 2 thru 9 and have your kids write the answer in the second layer of petals.
Make it fun, using colored pencils! You can extend this activity in a craft by cutting out the flowers and glueing them on bright colored paper. Craft stems and leaves to make this into a piece of art.
Simply draw a center with the factor, then one row of petals with another factor. The answer goes in a second row of petals.
Fact Flowers can be done with addition or multiplication.
Mental Math – Simple Math Facts Practice Ideas
No special supplies are needed for some quick mental math fact practice! These ideas are perfect for when you’ve got 5 minutes or if you are killing time in the car or waiting in line. Plus, mental math engages kids’ brains in a whole different way than pen and paper do – so it’s a great way compliment to more traditional math facts practice.
Plus, your busy body kids can do this standing up, hopping or even dancing around the room. They can whisper, they can shout – make it FUN!!
1. Skip Counting
This can be done anywhere and only takes a minute! Simply have kids practice skip counting by 2’s, 3’s, etc. They can do this out loud in the car, waiting in line, where ever! Skip counting is great addition practice and also great for solidifying multiplication facts.
Start by counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s and move on to the other numbers. Once kids have mastered starting from zero (0, 2, 4, 6,…) you can give specific parameters, like, “Count by 2’s from 20 to 40”. Kids will start to recognize patterns as they get better at this – and math is really all about patterns!
If it helps kids, they can also write down the numbers as they say them — or just write them!
2. Skip counting Backwards
A variation of skip counting is to have your kids count backwards! Start with easier numbers, like 2’s, 5’s and 10’s and have them go backwards from a number. For example, “Count by 2’s backwards from 24 to 6.” or ” Count backwards by 10’s from 150 to 50.”
This is a great builder of focus and concentration!
3. “3 Ways to Get”
This is a great way to practice any operation – and even all operations at once!! Children will have to think of various ways to “get” a certain number, using whatever operation they want. Throw out a number and your kiddo will have to tall you 3 problems to “get” that number.
For instance, you could ask,” Tell me 3 ways to get 24.” There are infinite possibilities, but this meets your child exactly where they are. They might say, “23 plus 1, 20 plus 4, and 25 minus 1″. Kids who are working on their multiplication facts might say, ” 3 times 8, 4 times 6 and 2 times 12.”
You can be more specific in your request, as well. “Give me 3 ways to get 12 using only subtraction.”
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