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Method 6: Hula Hoops Multiplication

What is it? 

To emphasize that multiplication is made up of adding equal groups together, bring out some hula hoops and allow your students to be living manipulatives.

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Ask students to represent different multiplication equations using hula hoops. This promotes cooperation and gets your students up and moving.

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Materials:

  • Hula hoops

  • Your students

Why is it Effective?

This is a kinesthetic and visual way for students to practice equal grouping, which is the foundation for understanding multiplication facts.   

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