2 Times Tables - Join Up

Ready for a fun and educational twist on a classic game? "Join Up" is an engaging activity designed to help reinforce the 2 times tables. To get started, you'll need some counters and a "Products of 2" board. Players take turns to strategically cover two numbers on the board, with one key rule: one number must be exactly double the other. For example, you might cover the numbers 5 and 10, because 5 multiplied by 2 equals 10. The numbers chosen do not have to be adjacent on the board, allowing for a variety of possible combinations and strategies.

The objective of the game is to be the first player to cover five numbers in a straight line, which can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. For an added challenge and to reinforce another mathematical concept, the game can also be played using division. In this variation, one of your chosen numbers divided by 2 must equal the other number. This game not only helps with mastering multiplication and division facts related to the number two but also encourages critical thinking and planning ahead. Whether at home or in the classroom, "Join Up" is a great way to make learning the 2 times tables interactive and enjoyable.