Learn the 8 Times Table with a Song: Fun Maths for Kids
The 8 times table is one children dread most — but what if a song made it stick forever? Discover our brand-new educational video, the full table to display at home, a secret finger trick for the hardest results, and a 5-step daily routine to make multiplication genuinely fun for kids aged 6 and up.
The 8 Times Table Song — Maths Made Musical!
Our brand-new educational video makes the 8 times table stick — for good
Watch on YouTubeWhy the 8 times table deserves a song
Ask any primary school teacher — or any parent helping with homework — and they'll tell you: the 8 times table is one of the most dreaded. Its products are large, the jumps between them feel irregular, and there are none of the obvious shortcuts you get with the 2s, 5s or 10s. Yet mastering it is essential for confident mental arithmetic from Year 3 / Grade 2 onwards, underpinning everything from long division to fractions.
At Boom Lala Boom, we believe a child who sings learns without effort. Our new musical video on the 8 times table is designed to lock every result into long-term memory — through rhythm, melody and joyful repetition. Watch it now on YouTube!
💡 The science behind the song: educational neuroscience confirms that content learned through music is retained up to 40% more effectively than content learned through rote repetition. Music activates memory, language and emotion pathways simultaneously — a powerful triple-lock for learning.
The full 8 times table — print and display!
Stick this on the fridge or bedroom wall. Daily visual exposure reinforces the musical memorisation beautifully.
The trickiest results are 8×6=48, 8×7=56 and 8×9=72. Quick hacks: for 8×9, think "10 groups of 8 = 80, minus one group = 72". For 8×6, double the 4 times table: 4×6=24, so 8×6=48. And to lock them in forever? Just sing the song again and again!
Why singing times tables genuinely works
The musical approach to times tables is experiencing a major revival across English-speaking classrooms and homes in 2025. Parents and educators are actively seeking free, high-quality digital resources to support children at home — and YouTube has become the undisputed go-to platform.
Musical memory anchors
Melody creates a powerful mnemonic anchor. Children retrieve results by "hearing" the song in their head — the same way they recall a nursery rhyme learned at age two.
Pressure-free repetition
A child who loves a song asks to hear it again — turning every replay into a learning repetition with zero stress. The opposite of forced recitation.
Multi-sensory activation
Listening, singing, moving to the beat: three sensory channels engaged simultaneously. More pathways in = deeper, more durable memory trace.
Maths anxiety reduced
Linking multiplication to music and joy dismantles the fear of failure. Children progress without realising they're "working" — that's the Boom Lala Boom magic.
A 5-step daily learning routine
To make the 8 times table stick permanently, here's the routine we recommend — simple, progressive, and built to fit real family life:
👂 Free listen (Days 1–2)
Play the video with no memorisation pressure. The child discovers the melody and gets comfortable. Enjoyment only — no expectations.
🎤 Sing together (Days 3–5)
Join in from the third listen. Your voice is reassuring and guides memory. Don't correct mistakes — let the song do the work.
📅 3–5 minutes daily (Days 6–14)
Slot the song into an existing routine: morning, car ride, before dinner. Consistency always beats intensity when it comes to memorisation.
🤫 The whisper test (Day 15)
Ask your child to "sing it in their head" and call out the answers aloud. Success here signals true internalisation — celebrate it!
🎲 Consolidate with games (Day 16+)
Flash cards, oral quizzes, timed challenges: combine the song with interactive activities. Check our games page for age-appropriate ideas!
The 8 times table in everyday life — including at the table!
Children learn best when maths connects to their reality. The 8 times table hides everywhere in daily life — including in the kitchen! 8 strawberries in a bowl, 8 crackers on a plate, 8 grapes in a bunch: each one is a natural opportunity to slip a sum into a shared mealtime moment.
This reflects a key trend in early childhood education for 2025–2026: connecting abstract learning (numbers) to concrete, sensory experiences (touching, tasting, counting). Parents looking to support times-table learning at home find in these everyday rituals — and in our musical videos — complementary tools that actually work.
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Boom Lala Boom: building a complete times-table library
The 8 times table video is part of our growing musical library covering every table from 1 to 10. After the 7s and 8s, more are on the way. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be first to know and never miss a new release!
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