12 Times Tables - Connect It

Connect It is an engaging and educational game designed to help players practice and reinforce their knowledge of the 12 times tables. The game requires a few simple materials: counters, a 'Multiples of 12' board, and a set of cards numbered from 0 to 12. To start, players shuffle the cards and lay them face down. Taking turns, each player draws a card, multiplies the number by twelve, and then places a counter over the corresponding answer on the board. For instance, if a player selects a card with the number 4, they would cover the number 48 on the board, as 4 times 12 equals 48.

The objective of the game is to be the first player to cover four numbers in a straight line, which can be achieved horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. For a longer game, players can aim to cover five numbers in a line instead. This game is not only a fun way to practice multiplication skills but also promotes strategic thinking as players decide the best placement for their counters to achieve a line while potentially blocking their opponents. It's a dynamic tool for enhancing numerical fluency, suitable for classroom settings or at-home learning.