teaching resource

Multiplication Mystery Picture (Pencil)

  • Updated

    Updated:  25 May 2023

Use the colour-coded multiplication guide to complete the grid and reveal a mystery picture.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 4

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teaching resource

Multiplication Mystery Picture (Pencil)

  • Updated

    Updated:  25 May 2023

Use the colour-coded multiplication guide to complete the grid and reveal a mystery picture.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  4 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 4

Use the colour-coded multiplication guide to complete the grid and reveal a mystery picture.

✏️ Multiplication Colouring Sheet – Mystery Picture 

Help students master basic multiplication facts with this fun worksheet! Students will tackle various multiplication problems and then use their answers to colour the correct squares on the 10 × 10 grid. The result? A mystery picture will be revealed.

By completing this activity, students demonstrate the ability to solve single-digit multiplication problems.

An answer key is included with your download to make marking fast and easy!  

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help students who need help understanding the concepts by providing a multiplication chart. Additionally, provide access to previous assignments, as well as posters and anchor charts for students to recall past lessons.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Challenge fast finishers to create their own multiplication mystery picture with a blank grid.

Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on card and slipping it into a dry-erase sleeve. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

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