Putting music to your math facts is an easy way to make memorizing math facts such as your times tables more fun. Children love music and enjoy singing, dancing, clapping and making hand gestures along with it.

Math Songs also make memorization easier. The melodies in music help the process of learning multiplication facts by facilitating the formation of memory associations. Music is full of rhythmic and melodic patterns which build additional math skills. Following along with the lyrics helps to reinforce reading skills. Furthermore, your child has the opportunity to develop an appreciation of music and build music skills by being exposed to rhythm, pitch, melodies and composition.

The following tips will make the process of using math songs more effective:

• Play math songs frequently in the car, while doing chores and on a personal player.
• Read along with the lyrics.
• Sing along out loud to the music.
• Create flash cards to use along with the song.
  

• Write out the questions on the front and the answer on the back so you can test yourself.
• Try to sing the song on your own without the accompanying vocal.
• Practice reciting math facts out of order.
• Play math games with dice, cards and dominoes to make practicing fun.
• Put aside flash cards for the facts you know and work on the facts you need to practice.
• Go over the song and all the facts several days later to make sure you still know them.

  
  

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