Let’s make multiplication click! Start with arrays to show what multiplication means—build equal groups, count rows and columns, and let kids see the “why” behind the numbers. Once the concept is clear, it’s time for fluency with a fun twist! 👉 Make multiplication practice a fun activity with Uno cards. Flip an Uno card, multiply, and cover the answer. It’s a hands-on way to practice math, build fluency, and keep kids engaged. This is part of our everyday practice along with the multiplication

Multiplication - Area Model! . Using strategies for calculations requires a good understanding of the operation being conducted as well as a good understanding of number sense. . The Area model has been used my many mathematics educators to represent multiplication situations and to provide a visual for students seeking solutions they can think about rather than following the procedural steps of an algorithm. . In the Area model the dimensions of the rectangle represent the numbers being multipl