ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 4 = 4
Today, we are going to learn something fun about numbers! We will talk about multiplication. Multiplication is like adding the same number many times. Let’s see how it works!
When we say “one times four,” it means we have one group of four things. Imagine you have one basket with four apples inside. How many apples do you have? Yes, you have four apples!
So, one times four equals four. It’s like saying 1 x 4 = 4. Isn’t that easy?
Let’s say it together: One times four equals four. Great job! You can also think of it like this: if you have one toy and you get four more, you still have four toys.
Multiplication is a fun way to play with numbers. You can try it with other numbers too. For example, what if you had two baskets with four apples each? You would have eight apples because 2 x 4 = 8!
Remember, practice makes perfect. Try using multiplication with your toys or snacks. Count them and see how multiplication helps you find the total quickly. Have fun learning!
Apple Basket Game: Gather some small objects like toy blocks or buttons. Pretend these are apples. Create groups of four and ask the children to count how many objects are in one group. Then, add another group of four and ask them to count again. How many do they have now? Encourage them to use multiplication to find the total number of objects. For example, if they have three groups of four, they can say “3 x 4 = 12” to find the total.
Draw and Multiply: Give the children paper and crayons. Ask them to draw a picture of baskets with apples. They can draw one basket with four apples, then two baskets with four apples each, and so on. After drawing, have them write the multiplication sentence that matches their drawing, like “2 x 4 = 8”. This helps them visualize multiplication.
Multiplication Hunt: Go on a multiplication hunt around the house or classroom. Look for items that come in groups, like chairs around a table or pairs of shoes. Count how many groups there are and how many items are in each group. Use multiplication to find the total number of items. For example, if there are three tables with four chairs each, they can calculate “3 x 4 = 12” chairs in total.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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One times four equals four.
One times four equals four.
[Music]
One times four equals four.
One times four equals four.
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One times four equals four.
One times four equals four.
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One times four equals four.
One times four equals four.
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Four equals four.
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Four equals four.
One times four equals four.
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This version removes repetitive elements and maintains clarity.
