Rote times-tables may be too boring.

There are some excellent resources on manipulative math, and some stuff coming out on the internet on fun multi-media stuff. (Just monitor so we don't go cruising the internet!)

I don't have good recommendations for free/low-cost because I work for a district, and we have to go through the institutional (expensive) licensing and purschasing process.

However, I would focus my research in that direction.

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I know it is only one set, it helped me greatly to know that the "9" tables I could do on my hands! (at least up to ten!)

9x2= 18 Putting down your second finger on your left hand leaves 1 finger on the left and 8 on the right to show a 1 and an 8...so 18.

Honestly, Math Blaster helped me as a kid too. It is a game, but it is about math and they have a specific one for multiplication. It was interesting and kept my attention, and taught me at the same time.

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20 years ago, I wrote "The Count-by Songs" for exceptional education students, and I am still teaching them today. The skip-counting songs are familiar tunes that stick in your head. You'll find yourself singing them in the shower, during a meeting, etc. I have past students who are now adults still using them, and many of my students have told me that they made it through high school because of the count-by songs. If you would like a copy of the songs, I will gladly share them with you. kaRon

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Thank you so much I would love the songs He loves music so that might just be better than sitting here and repeating them How do you want to send them by Mail? Just let me know what I can do Thank you so much for your help you have been so kind.

Dawnmarie Brennan

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I realize this post has aged a bit. However, I really want to respond. I used the Times Alive program from City Creek Press for my ADHD son. It was really successful. He used it in 3rd and 4th grade will be going to 7th in the fall. We still use it from time to time. Here's the website -- do check it out! http://www.citycreek.com

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There is the Chisenbop finger counting method. There is also a numbers memory technique where you give each number from one to 10 an associated picture that looks like the number , remember the picture, and build a story from the pictures then bring it back to the numbers they represent. For instance to remember the number 13. One can be a ruler and three can be a camel back. You tap the camel with the ruler to go faster = 13. for a graph of this idea and other strategies for ADHD students have a look at Being In Control - book or video by Jason Alster on Amazon.com. You can download it and save shipping.

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Absolutely possible. Maybe make a game of it. The nines trick with your hands is great! Try math websites like www.mathforum.com, www.coolmath.com, www.softmath.com

Watch School House Rock video Multiplication Rock. They used to have CD rom games for the computer. They were around when I was a kid, but the songs are very catchy. Some of my former students still remember them from three years ago! Technology is big. If he has any video game systems that require purchasing cartridges, there are many educational ones out there. If you have an iphone and can purchase apps there are a lot of free educational apps available. If not FREE, they aren't too expensive.

Draw pictures. For example: 3x2. Make an array. 3 rows x (by) 2 columns = 6.

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Use blocks, manipulatives, candy(any treat) to eat later, draw pictures to help see the pattern. Then write them down. Possibly take a picture or keep in a notebook. Keep a multiplication chart handy and cross off each problem when he learns them. Go outside and use rocks or something HE ENJOYS. Make it fun. Help him make a connection to it, then it will have more meaning.

Use it with everyday things like going to the grocery store. How much will 2 bags of candy cost? If he is correct buy him the candy. Incentives go a LONG way.

If I can think of anything else, I will let you know. Too late for me to be thinking clearly. Let me know if I can help more, and how it is going. GOOD LUCK!

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