Flip, check, repeat
Every piece carries a multiplication on one side and its answer on the other. A child picks up 7 x 8, says the answer out loud, then flips the piece to check. There is no adult marking and no crossing out. The reward is knowing straight away whether the fact is secure.
That instant feedback is what makes memorising times tables less of a grind. Children who guess wrong see the right answer immediately, so the error doesn't have a chance to stick.
Patterns they can see and touch
Each table has its own colour, so 6s don't blur into 7s. Lining up one table on the board shows the pattern in the answers, which turns a list of facts into something with a shape. The two-column board lets them set two series next to each other. They can compare the 3s with the 6s and notice that one is double the other.
Pieces can also be flipped to work backwards from the answer to the question. This is the same thinking they need for division and missing-number problems.
Easy to fit into a school week
It works as a solo activity, so it's handy when you're cooking dinner or working from home. It also works as a quick game with a parent or sibling: one person calls the answer, the other finds the piece. The play is quiet and needs no batteries. The included pen writes on the wipe-clean board, and the notes wipe off with a damp cloth when they're done.
The board measures about 18 x 25.5cm, so it fits in a drawer or school bag. Younger children can start with the 2s, 5s and 10s and add tables as they gain confidence, while older children can use it for revision. It sits well alongside our other numeracy toys and games.