If you’ve ever tried to make multiplication fun, you know the struggle is real. Drills can feel like… well, drills. 😅 But recently, I stumbled upon something’s that have completely refreshed our approach to math facts—and I just had to share!
The first is called the DK-SIMINA Multiplication Tables Popper (link here) and it’s an absolute gem.
Not only is it a satisfying popper (which Lucy LOVES), but it’s also double-sided—front and back feature full multiplication tables. That means twice the learning and twice the fun!
Why We Love It:
✅ Sensory-friendly: Perfect for kinesthetic learners who benefit from hands-on tools.
✅ Non-intimidating format: No paper, no pressure—just pop and play.
✅ Engages both sides of the brain: Tactile input paired with visual repetition really helps it stick. ✅ Portable and durable: We’ve used it in the car, during quiet time, and even out on the patio for a little sunshine study session.
And speaking of making multiplication joyful…
🎶Musical Multiplication? Yes, Please!
Lucy’s homeschool program, The Good and The Beautiful, also incorporates an incredible resource called Musical Multiplication—and it’s truly just that: good, beautiful, and brilliant.
Each multiplication fact is set to music and paired with whimsical illustrations and rich poetic language. It doesn’t just drill the facts—it delivers them through story and song, nurturing both logic and imagination.
You can purchase their full app or CD collection, but here’s a YouTube sample so you can see just how magical it is.
Between the Musical Multiplication songs and this popper tool, Lucy is absorbing her times tables in a way that’s stress-free, memorable, and even enjoyable. What a gift that is!
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