Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of multiplication through fun activities and games. They will learn how to group numbers and see how big numbers can be made by multiplying.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• Small toys or blocks (to use for counting)
• A comfortable space to sit and play

Before the lesson, make sure to gather all the materials and create a fun, inviting space for the activities. It’s best to keep things light and playful!

Activities

• Counting with Blocks: Use small toys or blocks to create groups of numbers. For example, make 9 groups of 5 blocks each and count how many blocks there are in total. This will help illustrate the concept of multiplication as repeated addition.

• Colorful Multiplication Art: Draw a big number on a piece of paper (like 5) and ask the student to color in groups of that number using crayons or markers. For example, if they are coloring 5, they can color 5 stars or 5 circles.

• Story Time with Numbers: Create a short story where characters use multiplication. For example, "Once upon a time, there were 3 little ducks, and each duck had 4 friends. How many friends do the ducks have all together?" This helps relate numbers to real-life situations.

Talking Points

• "Did you know that when we multiply, we are just adding the same number many times?"
• "If I have 2 groups of 3 apples, how many apples do I have? Let’s count them together!"
• "Multiplication is like a magic trick that helps us find out how many things we have quickly!"
• "Look at all these blocks! If we put them in groups, we can see how many we have without counting each one."