Mental multiplication and division (age 9+) means practising the idea at the table with counters or paper models and one clear check. We will demo once, then your child tries.

Materials: Small counters or grid paper; Paper and pencil. Adult models 3 × 4 as three groups of four, then writes the product. Child builds three multiplication examples as equal groups and records each product. Done: three correct products with groups matching the writing. Stop after the fresh check; keep optional challenge for another day.