Download the best multiplication songs for your kids to learn their times tables. This works really well if your children love music and learn best with music. (Which was ME when I was a kid!)
Best Multiplication Songs for Kids
Spoiler alert: Most of the commercial multiplication songs we’ve found aren’t interesting to kids.
Why? Because they’re preschool-style music that doesn’t always appeal to elementary-age children. Bummer. But, let me tell you what your options are and my favorites.
1. Flocabulary Multiplication Rap
I LOVE Flocabulary! Their multiplication video rap songs require a subscription which you can try for free then pay $10 / month. I like that the songs aren’t dorky or babyish – they’re pretty catchy actually. I think these are the best multiplication songs for kids.
See for yourself.
2. Songs for Teaching
The website Songs for Teaching has a huge selection of songs and raps for multiplication. But honestly, none of them are that catchy for us. We did buy Music with Mar from this website. I like that you can preview all the songs.
3. Rock N Learn
Rock N Learn has multiplication music videos which are cute and catchier than most other choices. We’re not big TV viewers so this isn’t a good option for us. But, they also have these as iPad apps — see more about those here.
4. Multiplication Unplugged
Multiplication Unplugged is on Amazon and iTunes. The songs are catchy; they’ll likely stick in your head. (It streams free for Amazon Prime members, too.)
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Need Ways to Learn and Practice Multiplication Tables?
Try one of these products that help kids learn and practice those tricky times tables. Once you’ve mastered multiplication, then move on to division.
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MFaye says
So many of these videos are on YouTube and have uncomfortable ads in front of the videos along with other suggested videos that distract the student in a class environment.
These days many video creators like Math Antics and NUMBEROCK have their videos available ad-free directly from their site at no cost unless you want to pay to receive their teaching resources that compliment the videos.
Melissa Taylor says
Thanks. I believe YouTube is removing all ads for kid-related content very soon.
Adam Abrams says
Hi Melissa! Great list, and right up my alley as I am spreading the word about a great album of, you guessed it, multiplication songs that you might want to include in your list – called “Magnificent Multiplication”. Curious if you think it fits with your selection of songs with older-kid appeal. I think it does but would welcome your feedback!
Here’s our site where you can give a listen: http://www.magnificentmultiplication.com
Thanks,
Adam
Amy says
I also found Multiplication Unplugged to be super! My 4th grader really likes the songs. I can stream it for free on Prime Music, or anyone can buy the disc or ask their local library to carry it.
Melissa Taylor says
good to know, thanks!
Trisha Huffhines says
Just wanted to let you know that apparently Grooveshark is no longer available, according to that link. Bummer.
On a cheerier note, I really enjoy your fb posts & your lists of recommended books for specific age groups. Keep them coming!
Melissa Taylor says
thanks, Trisha!
David O'Reilly says
Hi! Great artical I am a music producer, and I have just finished my masterpiece… a times tables album that is not cheesy, that is challenging and fun to sing, and that appeals to parents too! These are songs aimed at kids that already know the words to Taylor Swift and Beiber! I’d love to hear your feedback. All demos are here: timestablesmusic.com …. and a full song here https://youtu.be/S8O0D0TWxs8 If you would be interested in supporting this project I’d be most grateful!
David,
Doobalooby Music
NUMBEROCK says
We cordially invite Imagination Soup blog readers to come over and check our highly-engaging math music videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9SZgFExNwWTH5T_JnyF-A
We’ve got a bunch of songs on multiplication among many other math concepts from grades 2-5.
We’d be honored if you took a minute to check them out. We are almost certain that you will find it worth a few minutes of your time!
Thanks,
Ben and Lexi at NUMBEROCK
IamBullyproofMusic says
SO agree that songs need to be the opposite of corny to appeal to kids. Love your list. Will share around. Thanks!