Math Magic Time!

How Does It Work?

First comes 1, then comes 2… all the way to 6! When we multiply, we skip count. Here’s how:

• Start with your number (like 4).
• Add it six times: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24.
• Or just say, “Six times four is twenty-four!”

Skip counting makes it fun: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36… Sing along as you go!

Let’s Try an Example!

If there are 6 baskets, and each basket has 3 apples, how many apples are there in total?

We can solve this by multiplying: 6 × 3 = 18.

That’s right—there are 18 apples because we added 3 six times!

Tips for Superhero Parents 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

- Use real-life objects like toys or snacks to show multiplication.
- Practice skip counting together: clap or jump while saying the numbers!
- Make it a game—“Who can find 6 groups of something first?”
- Celebrate every small win to keep them excited about learning!