I noticed on FB that there are some questions regarding the time frame in our curriculum for learning Multiplication Facts. Well, it's never too early to start. I'd say that about half of the class already knows their facts fluently. This is wonderful, however, do not be alarmed if your child hasn't learned them yet! We will start skip counting the 2's, 5's and 10's this week since the children ALL already know how to do this! We will be writing Multiplication Songs to help us remember the facts as the year goes on. Our curriculum doesn't really delve into multiplication until after the winter break, but we will be slowly adding skip counting into our daily routine.
In the meantime, www.multiplication.com has oodles of facts games that your child can play if you'd like to get a jumpstart on them! Also, good old fashioned flash cards and drills are great as well. I remember my mom practicing my facts with me in the car when I was a kid!
You can also check out out THIS MULTIPLICATION SITE for songs and practice! This is one of my favorite references for facts.
Thanks! :)
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