11 Times Table Song: The Mirror Trick & Fun Maths Games for Kids
The 11 times table hides a magical pattern: up to 11×9, every answer is a mirror number! New video, the doubling trick, 4 fun games and a 5-step routine that makes multiplying by 11 unforgettable.
The 11 Times Table — the most magical one to learn through play!
Discover the mirror secret, our favourite educational games and a new video that makes maths irresistible
Watch on YouTubeThe 11 times table: the secret nobody told you about
Among all the times tables, the 11 times table is a quiet superstar — too often overlooked, squeezed between the easy 10s and the rare 12s. But it hides an exceptional educational treasure: it is the most visually striking of all, and that's precisely what children love about it.
In 2025, educational trends across all three communities we serve converge on one central idea: learning through play isn't a luxury — it's the method. Educational neuroscience confirms that play is the most powerful learning vehicle for children aged 4 to 12. Our new Boom Lala Boom video on the 11 times table embodies exactly this philosophy — available now on YouTube!
🪄 The 11 times table secret: up to 11 × 9, every result is a number where both digits are identical! 11×1=11, 11×2=22, 11×3=33… It's the "mirror" table — and children are instantly fascinated when they discover it.
The full 11 times table — with the secret revealed!
Look closely — the 🪞 badges mark the results where the mirror pattern appears. Challenge your child to spot them before looking!
From 11×1 to 11×9, simply double the digit: 11×7 = 77, 11×4 = 44. This is the mirror effect — the same digit looking at itself in a mirror. For 11×10 and beyond a new rule applies (11×11 = 121), but we'll get to that later. For now, this trick covers 90% of everyday situations!
Learning through play: the 2025 method everyone agrees on
Searches for "fun maths games for kids" are exploding across all three of our language communities in 2025. Parents no longer want forced repetition methods — they're looking for learning experiences that make children want to learn. The 11 times table is the perfect example: its mirror pattern is so surprising that children memorise it in minutes, effortlessly, simply because it's mind-blowing. Combined with Boom Lala Boom music, this discovery becomes a double memory anchor: the visual pattern AND the melody.
4 fun educational games to consolidate the 11 times table
Write a number from 1 to 9 on a piece of paper. The child must write its "mirror" (e.g. 6 → 66). Who gets the most right in 30 seconds? Simple, fast, addictive!
Roll a die. Multiply the result by 11. Check with the video. Variation: roll two dice and add them first. Luck and maths make great partners!
Draw half a face. The child completes the mirror on the other side. Then link it to the table: 11×4 = two lots of 4 = 44. Art and maths together!
Recite the 11 times table singing along with the video. Then try without it, timing yourself. Each week, beat your record. Progress becomes the game!
A 5-step learning routine — 11 times table edition
🪄 Reveal the secret (Day 1)
Show the mirror effect BEFORE playing the video. "Can you spot something special about these answers?" Let the child discover it themselves — the surprise sticks far better than an explanation.
🎵 The Boom Lala Boom video (Days 1–3)
After the discovery, play the video. The song confirms and reinforces the pattern they've just found. Double satisfaction: "I already knew that!"
🎯 Mirror game (Days 3–5)
Slot the mirror game into a 5-minute daily routine. After breakfast or before homework — consistency makes the difference.
📅 3 min / day (Days 6–14)
The song alone, in the car, at bath time or when waking up. By now, the child "hears" the pattern in their head — the sign that memorisation is taking hold.
🏆 Test and celebrate (Day 15)
Quick quiz: 10 questions on the 11 times table, stopwatch in hand. Whatever the score, celebrate! The progress is real and deserves to be honoured.
Boom Lala Boom: maths that make you smile
The 11 times table is our proof of concept: learning mathematics can be surprising, playful and even mind-blowing. By combining the visual mirror pattern, a catchy melody and educational games, we create a learning experience that children want to repeat — not because they're told to, but because they genuinely enjoy it. That's been our philosophy from day one, and our new video is its finest demonstration yet.
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