Times Tables Fortune Teller | Multiplication Facts 0–12

Overview

Bring a retro twist to maths fluency with this engaging Times Tables Fortune Teller (also known as a cootie catcher or origami maths game).

Designed to make times table practice fun, interactive, and effective, this printable foldable resource helps children master multiplication facts from 0 to 12 through play-based learning and repeated recall.

Perfect for peer learning, group learning, and active maths sessions — just download, print and learn!

Learning Focus

• Aligned with: UK National Curriculum – Mathematics (Number: Multiplication and Division)

• Year Group(s): Years 2–6 (Ages 6–11)

• Focus Skills: Times table fluency, multiplication recall, and mathematical reasoning

• Learning Approach: Active Learning | Peer Learning | Group Learning | Game-Based Practice

• Suitable for: Whole class warm-ups, small group games, pairs, intervention work and wet play.

Learning Objectives

By using this resource, pupils will:

• Practise and consolidate multiplication facts for 0–12 times tables

• Improve speed and accuracy of recall for mental maths and SATs fluency

• Build confidence in using multiplication patterns and inverse operations

• Engage in active, hands-on learning through folding, predicting, and answering

• Develop co-operative learning and discussion skills during peer play

Learning Approach

• Active Learning: Pupils fold, choose, and play to reveal times table questions

• Peer Learning: Partners quiz each other, reinforcing recall through repetition and feedback

• Group Learning: Rotate pairs or small groups for varied practice and engagement

• Intervention Friendly: Excellent for targeted times table support and fluency catch-up sessions

What’s Included

• Printable Times Tables Fortune Teller templates (0–12 times tables)

• Step-by-step folding instructions below

• Teacher tips and differentiation suggestions

• Blank template for custom multiplication sets or mixed facts

• Blackline design – ideal for low-ink printing or coloured paper

Ideal For

• Rapid recall and fluency practice

• SATs prep and arithmetic warm-ups

• Peer and group games in maths lessons

• Active learning centres or maths rotations

• Intervention work focusing on multiplication confidence

• Homework or take-home practice activities

Download, print and go! A fun, foldable way to embed times table fluency in any classroom or home learning environment.

Printing & Preparation

• Designed for A4 printing (one fortune teller per page)

• Black and white for easy, low-ink printing

• Print on coloured paper for visual differentiation between tables

• Fold, play, and reuse – ideal for laminated classroom sets

Teacher Tips

• Assign different tables to pairs or groups and rotate for full coverage (0–12)

• Use coloured paper for quick table identification (e.g. blue = 2s, green = 5s)

• Encourage pupils to quiz partners and record tricky facts to revisit

• Integrate into daily maths starters, fluency sessions, or end-of-lesson games

Folding Instructions

• Cut out                                                                                                                         
• Fold all corners to the centre point                                                                             
• Flip over and fold all 4 new corners to the centre point                                             
• Fold in half one way                                                                                                     
• Unfold and fold in half the other way                                                                           
• Push fingers and thumbs under open edges to gentle shape

File Details

• Format: PDF (digital download)

• Pages: 15 (includes 13 fortune tellers, folding guide, and teacher notes)

• File Size: Approx. 3 MB

• Delivery: Instant digital download – ready in seconds

Terms of Use

• For personal or single classroom use only

• Not to be shared, resold, or distributed digitally

Why Teachers Love This Resource

“A nostalgic favourite with a purpose! My pupils beg to play it and don’t even realise they’re drilling times tables. Fantastic for building rapid recall and confidence.”