Elf Workshop: Christmas Multiplication with Equal Groups

About This Resource

A complete Grade 2 math pack on multiplication as equal groups, with a Christmas workshop theme: making equal groups of presents and stars, writing repeated addition as multiplication (4 + 4 + 4 = 3 × 4), using the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, solving festive word problems and sharing equally. Includes slides with worked examples, a lesson plan, worksheet, quiz, homework, flashcards, a rubric and answer keys.

Overview

Children help the workshop elves pack presents while learning what multiplication means. They see that 3 bags with 4 stars in each is the same as 4 + 4 + 4, which we can write as 3 × 4 = 12. They practice the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, solve Christmas word problems about bags of ornaments and boxes of cookies, and share items equally to see how division is linked to multiplication. Lots of drawing and hands-on grouping make the idea concrete.

Resource Details

Subject: Math
Topic: Christmas Multiplication with Equal Groups
Category: Multiplication & Division
File Type: PDF
File Size: 282.1 KB
Published: 11 Nov 2026
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Grade 2 math (ages 7–8) 45 minutes Multiplication repeated addition times tables word problems sharing

Learning Objectives

Describe multiplication as equal groups and repeated addition.
Write and solve multiplication sentences using the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
Solve simple multiplication and sharing word problems.

How to Use This Resource

Start with the slides: put counters in 3 cups with 4 in each and ask, "How many altogether? How do you know?"
Teach equal groups and repeated addition with the worked examples, then do worksheet activities 1 and 2 together.
Children complete activities 3 to 6, then use the quiz and take home the homework page.

Classroom Activity Ideas

Elf packing line: groups pack counters into paper bags in equal groups and write the multiplication sentence.
Times table jingle: chant the 2, 5 and 10 times tables while ringing a bell on each answer.
Present arrays: arrange paper presents in rows and columns and write two multiplication sentences.

Differentiation

Support: give counters and cups and focus on the 2 and 10 times tables. Challenge: children solve problems with the 3 and 4 times tables and write their own word problems.

Assessment

Use the worksheet and quiz to check equal groups, repeated addition and times tables. Use the rubric during the elf packing activity and for the homework.

Teacher Tips

Always ask two questions: How many groups? How many in each group? The first number in 3 × 4 is the number of groups. Checking that groups are equal helps children see why 3 + 4 + 5 cannot be written as a multiplication.

What's Included

10-page printable PDF lesson pack: teacher lesson plan with timings, materials and differentiation
Key vocabulary list (6 words with meanings and examples)
Student worksheet (6 activities)
Quiz / assessment (3 parts)
Homework practice page
Printable flashcards: 6 A5 picture cards (separate PDF)
Assessment rubric (4 levels)
Lesson slides (editable PowerPoint)
Editable Word version of all student pages
Complete answer key (also as a separate PDF)