Problem: It’s sooo hard for some of my students to memorize their multiplication facts! They can’t do harder math because the basic facts take them too long to figure out.
Solution: Sometimes a silly rhyme is all it takes. To this day, when I need to solve the fact 6 x 8, I think to myself “six times eight, fell on the floor, picked itself up and was 64!” After hours of drilling with flashcards, my mom thought of that one and I never had trouble remembering the answer again.
How about combining picture clues with a silly rhyme?
3 times 6 likes jelly beans… its answer is 18.
3 times 9 went up to heaven… its answer is 27.
3 times 12 did a magic trick… its answer is 36.Here is a set of x3 illustrated flashcards for free: FREEBIE
As well as the full set: FULL SET
Hannah Braun is a former teacher with 8 years of experience in the classroom and a master's degree in early childhood education. She designs engaging, organized classroom resources for 1st-3rd grade teachers.
