How these Siblings got Rid of Multiplication Frustration

These 8 Year Olds and Their Mama Said “Goodbye!” to Multiplication Frustration Read Their Story We know what most moms think about Times Tales…but what about the kids? How do they feel about learning their multiplication tables with this highly unusual method? Inquiring minds want to know! So, we recently got together …

Right Brain Math: Multiplication for Dyslexia & Dyscalculia

If your child or student struggles with dyslexia or dyscalculia, you most likely have experienced the frustration and defeat that can result in teaching the times tables through traditional rote learning methods. Memorization through repetition simply does not work for most children who struggle with learning disabilities. However, strategies using …

The Fast & Easy Way to Memorize Multiplication Facts

THE OLD WAY TO MEMORIZE MULTIPLICATION FACTS When you think about memorizing multiplication facts, you probably envision painfully boring flashcards being practiced over and over and over again. As adults, most of us remember memorizing the multiplication facts this way. Card after card with an endless sea of numbers until …

Pet Math Budget Challenge – Free Math Printable Game for Kids! (Grades 3-5)

Fun Real-Life Math Activity – Teaches Kids The Cost Of Pet Ownership Most parents will agree, children don’t have a clue about how much it costs to own a pet…much less multiple pets! The yearly dollar amount can be in the hundreds or even thousands when you consider food, grooming, …

Multiplication Flashcards Not Working? Try Memorizing The Times Tables This Way!

The invention of Times Tales first came about out of sheer necessity. It all started with a frustrated mom (me!) and her two sons (ages 7 and 9) in what seemed like an endless loop of multiplication flashcard drills. After about 20 minutes, my boys would appear to have their …

Put This ONE Thing On Your To-Do List For Your 3rd Grader! (SPOILER – It’s 3rd Grade Math Facts!)

TOO MANY THINGS! The list of things you should do to support your children academically is endless. Reading, spelling words, math facts, star student posters, science projects, book reports – I could go on forever. Some of these items just don’t get done while others get done with mediocre results. …