Let's Practice Our Multiplication!
Skip Counting!
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1. Visualize It!
I was introduced to these subtizing multiplication cards at a professional development this summer. I love these. Mr. Fletchy has a video of his daughter using them. https://gfletchy.com/2015/02/10/subitizing-to-foster-multiplicative-thinking/
You can print them for free and see how to use them. These would be great for flashcards, journaling, or stations. Check them out!
2. Draw It!
Before a child can truly understand they need to understand that multiplication is adding equal groups together. I have them create pictures, arrays, buildings, monsters, and so much more. I use stickers pattern blocks, egg cartons, anything I can get my hands on! (You can check out my Multiplication Monster Craftivity here.)
3. Songs- This last year I was moved up from 3rd to 5th. I had the opportunity to teach some of my former third graders. They told me they still sing songs I taught them. Here is a link to my site with some of my favorites. Look above for some of my favorite skip counting songs!
But also look up Rockin’ The Standards on Itunes. I like many of their songs. But preview first, some of them are a little repetitive and may not work for your crew.
4. Rhyme, Rhyme, and Rhyme some more. For those harder facts, have your students create their own rhymes. Have them create posters for extra credit and post them around the room! Here some examples;
6 and 8 went on date. They didn’t get back till they were 48.
6 and 4 went out door 24.
I’d hate to pick up 7 x 8 sticks. That’s 56!
5. Games, Games, Games! I am a gaming teacher. Whole brain research shows that a little competition goes a long way to helping the brain retain facts. And games are easy differentiation! (Check out my multiplication games here.)
Check out these games:
1. Rock Paper Scissors Math- I LOVE this no materials needed game. The video below shows you how to play it. After the kids learn the version below, I generally have kids partner up. They play against other pairs. After they say Rock Paper Scissors Math, they find the sum of their fingers than multiply by their opponents. It is a little more challenging. And, it practices those harder facts.
2. Also below are links to some of the games I have created. They are easy set up and great for quick differentiation!
I was introduced to these subtizing multiplication cards at a professional development this summer. I love these. Mr. Fletchy has a video of his daughter using them. https://gfletchy.com/2015/02/10/subitizing-to-foster-multiplicative-thinking/
You can print them for free and see how to use them. These would be great for flashcards, journaling, or stations. Check them out!
2. Draw It!
Before a child can truly understand they need to understand that multiplication is adding equal groups together. I have them create pictures, arrays, buildings, monsters, and so much more. I use stickers pattern blocks, egg cartons, anything I can get my hands on! (You can check out my Multiplication Monster Craftivity here.)
3. Songs- This last year I was moved up from 3rd to 5th. I had the opportunity to teach some of my former third graders. They told me they still sing songs I taught them. Here is a link to my site with some of my favorites. Look above for some of my favorite skip counting songs!
But also look up Rockin’ The Standards on Itunes. I like many of their songs. But preview first, some of them are a little repetitive and may not work for your crew.
4. Rhyme, Rhyme, and Rhyme some more. For those harder facts, have your students create their own rhymes. Have them create posters for extra credit and post them around the room! Here some examples;
6 and 8 went on date. They didn’t get back till they were 48.
6 and 4 went out door 24.
I’d hate to pick up 7 x 8 sticks. That’s 56!
5. Games, Games, Games! I am a gaming teacher. Whole brain research shows that a little competition goes a long way to helping the brain retain facts. And games are easy differentiation! (Check out my multiplication games here.)
Check out these games:
1. Rock Paper Scissors Math- I LOVE this no materials needed game. The video below shows you how to play it. After the kids learn the version below, I generally have kids partner up. They play against other pairs. After they say Rock Paper Scissors Math, they find the sum of their fingers than multiply by their opponents. It is a little more challenging. And, it practices those harder facts.
2. Also below are links to some of the games I have created. They are easy set up and great for quick differentiation!