Are you a homeschooling mom with a frustrated child who is attempting to memorize the multiplication tables? I’ve been there too. Read on.
Sometimes, the times tables don’t seem to “stick” in your child’s mind. Knowing how your child learns most effectively can help you find the right resources! If your child is a visual learner, you may want to try out a program that has helped hundreds of kids learn their times tables in an hour using a very fun & easy to understand animated video. The Times Tales DVD is a two-part video series that uses stories to teach multiplication. The videos use cute, simple stories that provide students with a “memory peg,” allowing them to quickly recall otherwise abstract multiplication facts. As students progress through the video, they’ll learn multiplication without even knowing it! It’s that easy!
About the Times Tales DVD – What is included?
- Animated video comes on a DVD
- CD includes printable worksheets and flashcards
Times Tales Animated DVD & Printable Worksheets
Times Tales teaches kids the upper times tables without rote memorization. Students can simply follow along with the entertaining story. As they progress, they’ll be guided into associating the stories they’ve learned with real math. You can always find the Times Tales DVD at a discount on Educents.com!
More Activities to Practice Multiplication:
This hands-on activity uses legos to reinforce multiplication facts. Source: SchoolTimesSnippet
Early Multiplication: Grouping with Legos by School Time Snippets – Kristina and her son practice multiplications using Legos! This is a great approach for kids with kinesthetic learning styles.
Multiplication Rap DVD – Kids discover what multiplication is all about, learn facts through 12, and practice skip counting. This approach is ideal for audio learners.
Multiplication Clever Catch Ball – This colorful ball is an interactive way for kids to practice multiplication facts outside.
Visual way to teach multiplication to your student. Source: Lemon Lime Adventures
Patterned Multiplication Circles by Lemon Lime Adventures – Dayna and her 7-year old use this visual way to learn multiplication. This math craftivity is fun for all ages!
Musical Math with Sue Dickson’s Songs that Teach – This program makes memorizing the facts easy, sure, and fun with catchy songs that allow students to master the facts in no time!
30 Multiplication Facts Printable Worksheets – This low-cost packet includes 30 printable worksheets, 143 flash cards, six vocabulary word cards, and a multiplication chart.
A+ Math Multiplication Unit – Build a strong foundation in math with A+ Interactive Math’s multiplication unit.
How did your children master the multiplication facts? Do you have a great system or tip to share? Tell me in the comments!
