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‘Hood Magazine 2024 Summer Camp Issue

‘Hood Magazine 2024 Summer Camp Issue - 605Tutor Ad

We offer a Clever Cup Stacking Lab and a Crazy Fun Multiplication Lab for ages 9-13. Girls 11-16 will want to check out our Friendship Academy for fun and friends. Summer labs bring skill, confidence, fun, and friends. Try something new this summer! 

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Why do some kids struggle with multiplication?

Why do some kids struggle with multiplication?

Some children may struggle with multiplication for a variety of reasons. It could be that they don't have a foundational understanding of the basic concepts and principles of mathematics, such as addition and subtraction. It could also be that they don't have a lot of practice with the skill, or they may be having difficulty understanding the concepts, such as place value and regrouping. Additionally, some children may have difficulty with memory recall and may need more repetition and practice to help them learn and remember the multiplication facts. Ultimately, it is important to identify the root cause of the difficulty in order to provide the best possible support and intervention.

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Do you have a young writer?

Do you have a young author on your hands? Full of stories, loves to write and maybe illustrate them too. Can you imagine them spending many free hours this summer pouring over their own stories, writing, illustrating, and sharing their work.

Then I have the summer workshop for them! Each week we will evaluate a part of the short story process: setting, characters, problem, descriptive writing, rising action, climax, falling action, happy ending, and title and cover art. Through this process, your student will develop a story or stories, illustrate their work, and share it. We will create a keepsake anthology of our class work that you can and your child will treasure.

I will post a sign-up for the summer workshop later this week. Message me if you want more information or send me at email, Natalie@605tutor.com

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How do you play multiplication bingo?

How do you play multiplication bingo?

Playing multiplication bingo is a fun way to practice and reinforce multiplication skills. To play, you'll need a multiplication bingo board for each player. You can either buy these boards or make them yourself. You will also need a set of multiplication flashcards. To start the game, one player will draw a multiplication flashcard from the pile and read it aloud. Everyone will then cover the answer on their board if they have it. The first person to cover five answers in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out “Bingo!” and wins the game. Have fun!

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At what age should a child memorize the multiplication table?

At what age should a child memorize the multiplication table? It's great that you're looking for ways to help your child learn important math skills. Every child develops at a different pace, so there's no specific age when a child should memorize the multiplication table. However, it's generally recommended that children begin memorizing the multiplication table somewhere between the ages of 6 and 8. To make the process more fun and engaging, you can use games, songs, and other activities to help your child learn the multiplication table. Good luck!

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