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Multiply by 2 Song (Multiplication Songs)

From The Singing Walrus · 2016

Multiply by 2 Song (Multiplication Songs)
4 min2nd3rdMath
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Summary

A catchy multiplication song built on the two-times table, connecting 'groups of two' to skip counting. A friendly first step into multiplication facts for second and third graders.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Discussion

Multiplying by two means making equal groups of two.

  1. How is '4 times 2' like counting by twos four times?
  2. What is 5 times 2?
  3. How could you use doubles to remember the two-times table?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: multiply, times, groups of two, double

Try it: Say the two-times table to 2×10. Draw 3 groups of 2 and write the multiplication fact.