MLK Day Multiplication Coloring Page

A Martin Luther King Jr. Day themed multiplication color-by-number worksheet. Students solve multiplication facts to reveal the finished pictureu2014perfect for January math centers.

MLK Day Multiplication Coloring Page answer key — Answer Key

Grades 3-5
Multiplication facts
PDF + Answer Key
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Opens the PDF in a new tab. Print at 100% scale (Actual Size) so the grid squares stay easy to color.

How it works

Each square in the grid holds a multiplication fact. Students find the product, look up that answer on the color key, and color the square to match.

About this MLK Day multiplication coloring page

This MLK Day page turns multiplication practice into a mystery picture. Students solve each of the multiplication facts, match the answer to the color key, and fill in the square, so the picture only appears when the work is right.

How to use it

Pair it with a short mini-lesson, then let students work at their own pace. Print the worksheet, and use the finished picture to check the work.

Skills and standards

This page supports multiplication fact fluency. It lines up with Common Core standard 3.OA.C.7 (fluently multiply within 100). It is typically used with students in grades 3-5.

Teacher tip

Ask students to say each fact out loud as they solve it. Hearing the fact helps it stick, and it makes a good partner activity.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is this page for?
It is designed for grades 3-5, and it also works for any student practicing multiplication fact fluency. Younger students can do it with support, and older students can use it as a quick review.

Is there an answer key?
Yes. Use the Answer Key button above to open the finished picture. The completed picture is also its own check: if it looks right, the work was done correctly.

Can students do this at home?
Yes. The page prints on regular paper, so it works for homework, homeschool lessons, or summer practice.