Best Way to Learn the Multiplication Tables

Use Multiplication Stories for Success Are you in the midst of teaching your child the times tables and are experiencing tears and breakdowns? If any of these words strike a chord, then you can probably relate to the thousands of other parents who are in the midst of multiplication frustration. …

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 …

Teach Kids to Use Measuring Cups with this Fun Math Game!

The object of TOP OF THE QUART is to see who can fill the quart jar first! Let’s face it, cooking and recipes are an important part of life skills. During my homeschool years, I was always looking for ideas to make learning fun for my four kiddos. The Top …

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, …

How Your Child Can Learn The Times Tables…FAST!

  Did you know that January is a BIG month for children, teachers, and moms, when it comes to learning the times tables? What is so special about January? It’s the midway point for most school years, which also means kids SHOULD have their times tables mastered and are ready to …

How to Memorize The Times Tables Fast With Visual Memory Cues

Schools are trying a whole new, out-of-the-box, totally crazy way to teach the times tables – and it works like MAGIC! When it comes to learning the multiplication chart, the standard way of teaching this subject is to utilize rote memorization for fast recall of the math facts. While this …

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. …