ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 3 = 3
Today, we are going to learn something fun about numbers! We will talk about multiplication. Multiplication is like adding the same number over and over again. Let’s see how it works with a simple example.
When we say “one times three,” it means we have one group of three things. Imagine you have one basket with three apples inside. How many apples do you have? Yes, you have three apples!
So, one times three equals three. It’s like saying 1 x 3 = 3. Isn’t that cool?
Let’s try to say it together: One times three equals three. Great job! You can also think of it like this: if you have one group of three toys, you have three toys in total.
Multiplication helps us count things quickly. Instead of counting each apple one by one, we can use multiplication to find out how many apples we have in all. It’s like magic with numbers!
Now, you can try with other numbers. What if you have two baskets, each with three apples? That’s two times three. Can you guess how many apples you have? Yes, six apples!
Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a multiplication master!
Apple Basket Game: Gather some small objects like toy blocks or buttons. Pretend these are apples. Create groups of three and ask the children to count how many objects are in each group. Then, ask them to multiply the number of groups by three to find the total number of objects. For example, if there are four groups of three, they should find that 4 x 3 = 12. Encourage them to create different numbers of groups and find the total each time.
Draw and Multiply: Give each child a piece of paper and some crayons. Ask them to draw baskets and fill each basket with three apples. Have them draw different numbers of baskets and count the total number of apples using multiplication. For instance, if they draw five baskets, they should calculate 5 x 3 = 15 apples. This visual activity helps them understand multiplication as repeated addition.
Multiplication in Nature: Take a walk outside and look for things that come in groups, like flowers, leaves, or rocks. Ask the children to count how many items are in one group and then find multiple groups. For example, if they see three flowers in one spot and find four such spots, they can calculate 4 x 3 = 12 flowers. Discuss how multiplication helps us quickly find the total number of items.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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[Music]
One times three equals three.
One times three equals three.
One times three equals three.
[Applause]
[Music]
One times three equals three.
[Music]
So,
[Music]
One times three equals three.
One times three equals three.
One three equals three.
One three equals three.
One times three equals three.
Three equals three.
Three equals three.
One times three equals three.
[Music]
You
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This version removes repetitive phrases and maintains clarity while preserving the original meaning.
