Things that come in groups is a great way to introduce multiplication to elementary students. Brainstorm objects that come in 2s, 3s, 4s, etc. Then show students how these groups relate to multiplication when there are multiple groups. #multiplication #thingsingroups #equalgroups

Arrays are one of the most important conceptual models for introducing multiplication in second grade. When students can see 3 rows of 4 flower pots and connect that image to…

When students first encounter multiplication, they need more than a number sentence on the board. They need to see equal groups organized into rows and columns—and they need a reason…