Autumn Trolls & Fairies Multiplication Arrays Task Cards

Trolls, fairies and an autumn forest set the scene for 12 array task cards on which pupils translate each grid of pictures into a multiplication sentence with its answer.
Year groups
Years 2–5 (Key Stages 1–2)
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Updated Sep 27, 2026

Subject
Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal
Topic
Fall, Trolls
Resource types
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About this resource

Autumn Trolls & Fairies Multiplication Arrays Task Cards is a fun and educational resource for teaching multiplication to pupils in Years 2 to 5. These autumn-themed task cards transform learning into an exciting adventure of navigating through a forest filled with intriguing creatures.

Creative Use of Forest Creature Arrays in Learning

Using arrays as visual models, students learn to translate groups of rows and columns into multiplication sentences.
For example, three rows of four squirrels may become the equation 3 x 4 =12. This direct approach not only aids understanding but also reinforces key mathematical concepts.

Included Supplementary Material

  • Student Response Sheet - Provides space for noting observations, sentences and final answers.
  • Answer Key - Facilitates self-checking and evaluation.

Versatile Usage in Various Settings

Ideal for use in diverse settings like classroom group instruction, small group activities, home-schooling needs or as homework supplementary material – these task cards ensure critical engagement with the subject matter while adding joy to everyday education.

Digital Accessibility and Environmental Sustainability

Their eBook (PDF) format offers easy digital access allowing efficient digital use or printing on demand thus supporting environmentally sustainable practices. Following the versatile theme from content delivery modes all the way to themes helps retain study interest; you have other autumn-themed task cards sets to choose if looking for even more variation. These autumn-coloured resources promise an equally effective maths practice journey full of delightful learning experiences!

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Translate an array into a multiplication sentence

  • Multiply single-digit factors to find the product

Skills covered

  • Array models — writing the multiplication sentence shown by each card

  • Basic facts — calculating products up to 5 x 8

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Core concepts

  • Array model

  • Multiplication

  • Factors

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