What is the easiest way to learn the 2 times table?

Treat it as doubles. Most kids already know 3 + 3 or 5 + 5 from addition, and 2 x 3 or 2 x 5 is exactly the same fact. Say it both ways out loud: "double 6 is 12, so 2 x 6 is 12." Once that link clicks, the 2s stop feeling like a new table and start feeling like something your child already knows.

How does skip counting by 2 help with multiplication?

Skip counting by 2 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) is the 2 times table said in order. If your child can skip count, they can find any 2s fact by counting on their fingers: for 2 x 7, count seven skips and land on 14. Over time the counting gets faster, then disappears, and the answer simply pops up.

Should my child learn the 2s before the other times tables?

Usually, yes. The 2s, 5s and 10s are the friendliest starting point because the patterns are easy to see and hear. Each one also helps later: knowing 2 x 8 makes 4 x 8 easier (just double it), and knowing 2 x 6 gives you 6 x 2 for free. A strong 2s table makes every table after it a little shorter.

2 Times Table Worksheets

2nd Grade, 3rd Grade · Ages 7-9 · 38 worksheets · 25 answer keys · Print-ready PDFs

The 2 times table

2 × 1 = 2
2 × 2 = 4
2 × 3 = 6
2 × 4 = 8
2 × 5 = 10
2 × 6 = 12
2 × 7 = 14
2 × 8 = 16
2 × 9 = 18
2 × 10 = 20
2 × 11 = 22
2 × 12 = 24

Tip: Every answer in the 2 times table is even, because multiplying by 2 is the same as doubling.

2nd Grade · Ages 7-8