Math has always been something that some children struggle with. Getting your kids to understand math and to pay attention to it can be trying. However, a few simple rhymes can make all of the difference. Rhyming allows your kids to better remember math facts, and also helps them know of a way to recall them to their minds.
Choose the type of math that you are going to be working with. You can use rhyming with all different types of mathematical problems.
2
Write down the problems that you would like the child to be able to learn. Be sure to use a clean piece of paper and write them clearly.
3
Write down the answers to the problems. Remember to write them clearly as well.
4
Say the problem with the answers out loud.
5
Think about how what you have said sounds to you. Are there already instances of rhyming with math? Some facts, like 6 times 8 is 48, already rhyme. If you already have rhymes, you can leave those. Write out the rhyme in words below the problem that you would like the child to learn.
6
For the math problems that do not already have answers, take the time to create them. Think of something that you can use to rhyme with and write them down. For example, "4 time 2 is 8, that's great!". Below each problem, write down the rhyme that you have come up with.
7
Help your child to study the problems by saying the rhymes with them over and over again. Encourage them to make pictures in their head about the rhyme.
Tips & Warnings
Write clearly so that your child will be able to use the paper as a study aid.
If your child thinks that you are having fun, they'll be more likely to learn!
Remind the child that the rhyme is used to remember the answer, that is what is most important!
Jack & Jill Math Activities for Kindergarten. Kindergartners enjoy hearing nursery rhymes, and many classrooms use nursery rhymes as themes for instruction....
Educators propose a number of ways to learn multiplication tables, but children learn in different ways. Practicing basic multiplication facts through simple...
Tricks for Memorizing Multiplication Facts. Part of the series: Math Functions & Techniques. Rhymes can be used to help people memorize multiplication...
