Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut... -

Use physical items like LEGO bricks or Cheerios to show why doubling and halving works.

This is a lifesaver for multiplication tables that haven't been memorized yet. It simplifies complex problems into manageable ones. Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

This is arguably the coolest-looking trick in mental math. It works for any two-digit number multiplied by 11. Use physical items like LEGO bricks or Cheerios

Here’s a deep dive into the mental math strategies that are actually fun for kids to learn. 1. The "Friendly Numbers" Strategy (Compensation) Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

Most kids struggle with numbers that require "carrying" or "borrowing." Friendly numbers make those problems disappear.

Give the kid the "trick" and give yourself a calculator. Race to see who gets the answer first. (Let them win!)