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10 times table chants and rhythms

Original chant, clap and beat ideas for helping children remember the 10 times table without copying any existing song.

Quick answer

You can learn the 10 times table by clapping, chanting, and moving to rhythms that help you remember 10, 20, 30, 40, and so on all the way up to 120.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to chant and clap the 10 times table from 0 to 12, and use rhythms to help you remember the answers quickly. Success signs:
  • You can say the 10 times table out loud in order from 0 to 120
  • You can clap or tap a rhythm to match each number in the table
  • You can use a chant to help you remember the answers
  • You can explain how the 10 times table works with groups of 10

Why this matters

Learning the 10 times table helps you count quickly, solve money problems, and understand bigger numbers. When you know it well, you can add 10s, multiply by 10, and even guess how much things cost. Chants and rhythms make it easier to remember, and they're fun to do with friends or by yourself!

How it works

The 10 times table is easy because you just add a zero to the number you're multiplying by 10. For example:
  • 1 × 10 = 10
  • 2 × 10 = 20
  • 3 × 10 = 30
  • 4 × 10 = 40
But you can also think of it as groups of 10:
  • 1 group of 10 = 10
  • 2 groups of 10 = 20
  • 3 groups of 10 = 30
You can use clapping, tapping, or moving to help you remember each answer.

Examples you can see

Here’s the full 10 times table in a table:
10 × Answer
0 0
1 10
2 20
3 30
4 40
5 50
6 60
7 70
8 80
9 90
10 100
11 110
12 120
Now, let’s try a fun way to learn this with a story: Adventure: The Treasure Hunt You are a pirate looking for treasure. Every time you find a chest, it has 10 gold coins inside. You need to count how many coins you have after finding 1, 2, 3, and more chests.
  • 1 chest = 10 coins
  • 2 chests = 20 coins
  • 3 chests = 30 coins
  • 4 chests = 40 coins
You can count by 10s and use claps to help you keep track. Try clapping once for 10, twice for 20, and so on.

Try it as a mini adventure

Pirate Treasure Clap Challenge You are a pirate on a treasure hunt. Each time you find a chest, you get 10 gold coins. You must clap and chant the number of coins you have.
  • 1st time: Clap once and say "10!"
  • 2nd time: Clap twice and say "20!"
  • 3rd time: Clap three times and say "30!"
  • 4th time: Clap four times and say "40!"
  • 5th time: Clap five times and say "50!"
  • 6th time: Clap six times and say "60!"
  • 7th time: Clap seven times and say "70!"
  • 8th time: Clap eight times and say "80!"
  • 9th time: Clap nine times and say "90!"
  • 10th time: Clap ten times and say "100!"
  • 11th time: Clap eleven times and say "110!"
  • 12th time: Clap twelve times and say "120!"
You can also try jumping or stomping for each number to make it even more fun!

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting that 10 × 0 = 0.
    Why it happens: Children may think 0 is not a number or doesn't count.
    Fix: Remind them that if you have 0 groups of 10, you have 0 coins. Zero groups = zero total.
  • Mistake: Saying "10 × 1 = 10" instead of "10 × 1 = 10".
    Why it happens: Children may mix up the number of groups.
    Fix: Show 1 group of 10 with 10 objects and count them together.
  • Mistake: Confusing 10 × 10 = 100 with 10 × 11 = 110.
    Why it happens: The pattern of adding a zero can be confusing.
    Fix: Use visual groups. 10 groups of 10 = 100, 11 groups of 10 = 110.

Parent and carer guide

Parents and carers can help by:
  • Practicing the chant with their child every day for a few minutes
  • Clapping or stomping to the rhythm together
  • Using real objects like coins or blocks to show groups of 10
  • Encouraging the child to make up their own rhythm or chant
  • Repeating the table out loud, starting from 0 and going to 12
It’s important to keep it fun and not make it feel like a test. If your child gets stuck, try using a visual aid or counting together.

Practice questions

  1. What is 10 × 5?
  2. How many coins do you have if you have 3 groups of 10?
  3. What is 10 × 11?
  4. Clap and say the answer to 10 × 8.
  5. How many groups of 10 make 90?
Answers:
  1. 50
  2. 30
  3. 110
  4. 80
  5. 9

FAQ

Why is the 10 times table easy to learn?

Because multiplying by 10 just means adding a zero to the number. For example, 6 × 10 = 60. It’s like counting by 10s!

Can I use the 10 times table to help with money?

Yes! If one toy costs 10 pounds, then 3 toys cost 30 pounds. You can count in 10s to add up money quickly.

How can I make the 10 times table more fun?

You can clap, stomp, or dance to the rhythm. You can also make up a song or chant with your own words!

What if I forget the 10 times table?

You can count in 10s or use objects like blocks or coins to show groups of 10. This helps you remember the answers.

How does the 10 times table help in real life?

It helps you count quickly, add money, and solve problems. For example, if you have 5 bags with 10 apples each, you know you have 50 apples.