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Array Art with 3, 4, and 6

Multiplication Facts: 3, 4, 6

Day 34of 180
Week 7of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create visual arrays for multiplication facts of 3, 4, and 6

2

Demonstrate understanding of multiplication as repeated addition

3

Develop appreciation for God's orderly design in mathematics

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your work to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.”

— Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)

Just as we carefully arrange arrays to understand multiplication, God helps us organize our thoughts and plans

📦 Materials Needed

  • Grid paper
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Multiplication chart
  • Counters or small objects
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous multiplication strategies using the BibleMouse multiplication chart

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about 3s and 4s multiplication yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce array art as a visual representation of multiplication

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Arrays show multiplication as organized groups
  • Each row represents a multiplication fact
  • We'll create beautiful math art today!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we make math look like art?
  • What patterns do you see in multiplication?
3Activity: Multiplication Array Masterpiece (15 min)
hands-on

Create colorful array art showing multiplication facts for 3, 4, and 6

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide grid paper into three sections
  2. Create an array for 3 x 4, 4 x 6, and 6 x 3
  3. Color each array differently
  4. Label each array with its multiplication fact
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors and larger grids

Challenge: Create symmetrical designs within arrays

4Closing (5 min)

Share array art and discuss multiplication patterns

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you discover about multiplication today?
  • How are arrays helpful in understanding math?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a Multiplication Relay Race to practice our skills!

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Arrays help children visualize multiplication as repeated addition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity in array design
  • Focus on understanding, not just memorization
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find organizing arrays precisely challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent row and column arrangements in arrays

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a multiplication fact book with array illustrations
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional array worksheets

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