Math Magic Time!

🚀 Let's Multiply by 12! 🚀

Multiplying by 12 means adding the same number 12 times! It’s like having 12 baskets of apples—each basket has the same amount, and you count them all together to find the total. 🍎🍎🍎

How do we multiply by 12?

First comes 1, then comes 2… But when it’s 12, we go big! Here’s how:

1. Start with the number you want to multiply (like 3).
2. Add that number to itself 12 times. That’s a lot of adding!
3. Or use this trick: Break it into smaller parts. Multiply your number by 10, then by 2, and add those two answers together.

For example: If you’re multiplying 3 × 12, think (3 × 10) + (3 × 2). Easy peasy!

Let’s Try an Example!

What is 5 × 12?

Step 1: Multiply 5 × 10 = 50.
Step 2: Multiply 5 × 2 = 10.
Step 3: Add them together: 50 + 10 = 60.

So, 5 × 12 = 60! Yay! 🎉

Tips for Superhero Parents 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Teaching multiplication can be fun! Here are some tips:

• Use real-life examples: "If we have 12 cookies and each plate gets 4, how many plates do we need?"
• Sing songs or make up rhymes about multiples of 12 (e.g., “12, 24, 36, let’s keep counting, don’t get tricks!”).
• Practice skip-counting by 12s while jumping on one foot or clapping hands.
• Encourage drawing pictures or using objects like blocks to visualize groups of 12.

🌟 Wow! You’re a math superstar! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be multiplying faster than lightning bolts! ⚡️