ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Math Facts Multiplication & Division – 1 x 6 = 6
Let’s learn about multiplication! Multiplication is like adding the same number over and over again. Today, we are going to explore what happens when we multiply the number one by six.
When we say “one times six,” it means we have one group of six things. Imagine you have one basket, and inside that basket, there are six apples. How many apples do you have? That’s right, you have six apples!
So, 1 x 6 equals 6. It’s like saying you have one group of six, which is just six.
Knowing that 1 x 6 equals 6 helps us understand how multiplication works. It shows us that when we multiply any number by one, the number stays the same. This is called the “identity property of multiplication.”
Did you know that multiplication is a quick way to add? If you wanted to add six plus six, you could also think of it as two times six. But today, we learned that one times six is just six!
Try practicing with other numbers. What is 1 x 5? Or 1 x 7? Remember, multiplying by one always gives you the same number!
Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a multiplication master!
Apple Basket Activity: Gather some small objects like buttons or coins. Pretend these are apples. Ask the children to create one basket with six “apples” inside. Then, have them count the apples to see how many there are. Discuss how this relates to 1 x 6. Encourage them to try with different numbers, like 1 x 5 or 1 x 7, using the same method.
Multiplication Walk: Go on a walk around your home or classroom. Ask the children to find groups of objects, like chairs or books. For each group, ask them to count how many objects are in one group and then multiply by one. For example, if there is one group of four chairs, they would say 1 x 4 = 4. This helps them see multiplication in their environment.
Draw and Share: Have the children draw a picture of one group of six items, like six stars or six flowers. Then, ask them to explain their drawing to a partner or the class, describing how it shows 1 x 6. Encourage them to draw different groups, like one group of five or one group of seven, and share those too.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
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One times six equals six.
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One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
One times six equals six.
Six equals six.
One times six equals six.
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This version removes repetitive phrases and extraneous sounds while maintaining the core content.
