Hey there! Today, we’re going to have some fun with numbers and learn how to multiply by 6. It’s like a magic trick, but you don’t need any special tricks to do it. Let’s dive in and see how it works!
Here are some examples to help you understand:
Now it’s your turn to try. Fill in the blanks with the right answers:
Great job! Remember, the more you practice, the better you’ll get at multiplying by 6. You can even try making up your own problems to solve. Keep having fun with numbers, and you’ll be a multiplication master in no time!
Multiplication Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your house or classroom to find groups of items that can be multiplied by 6. For example, find 6 pairs of socks, 6 groups of 2 pencils, or 6 sets of 3 crayons. Count the total number of items in each group and write down the multiplication sentence. Share your findings with a friend or family member!
Build a 6 Times Table Garden: Use colored paper or cardboard to cut out 12 flower shapes. On each flower, write a multiplication fact from the 6 times table (e.g., 6 x 1, 6 x 2, etc.). Arrange the flowers in order in a garden pattern on a large sheet of paper or on the floor. Practice saying each multiplication fact out loud as you “water” each flower with a pretend watering can.
Question Time: Think about where you might see groups of 6 in real life. Can you find examples at home, in the park, or at the store? Why do you think the number 6 is important? Discuss with a friend or family member how multiplication by 6 can help in everyday situations, like sharing snacks or organizing toys.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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You don’t need any tricks. You can multiply by 6.
6 x 5 is 30.
6 x 2 is 12.
6 x 8 is 48.
6 x 1 is 6.
6 x 3 is 18.
6 x 4 is 24.
6 x 7 is 42.
6 x 12 is 72.
6 x 6 is 36.
6 x 9 is 54.
6 x 11 is 66.
6 x 10 is 60.
Now you try it before me:
6 x 2 is __.
6 x 11 is __.
6 x 8 is __.
6 x 12 is __.
6 x 4 is __.
6 x 1 is __.
6 x 9 is __.
6 x 5 is __.
6 x 3 is __.
6 x 10 is __.
6 x 6 is __.
6 x 7 is __.
You can do it on your own.
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Feel free to let me know if you need any further modifications!
