Here is a super easy activity to do with student who are learning multiplication. I use patterned paper or wrapping paper cut into 8.5 x 11. I place them in sheet protectors and students use wet erase markers to circle groups of a given number.

In this example, groups of 4 are being circled. Then students write the equation. An example could be: 4 x 8 = 32.

This is a great activity for younger students who are learning to count. They can get a lot of practice counting to 4…or whatever number you choose.