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 Incremental Rehearsal
What it Is When to Use It How to Use It
A simple flashcard method that helps your child learn new facts by mixing them with ones they already know.
  • When your child is learning math facts or vocabulary
  • When they forget things quickly
  • During short daily practice (5–10 minutes)
  • Choose 1 new flashcard your child is learning
  • Mix it with 2–3 cards they already know
  • Practice in order, repeating the new card more often
  • Slowly add more new cards as your child improves
 
 
 
 
 
Multiplication Stories
What it Is When to Use It How to Use It
A strategy that helps your child understand multiplication by turning number problems into short, meaningful stories or real-life situations.
  • When your child is first learning multiplication.
  • When they struggle to understand what multiplication means. 
  • When they can memorize facts but don’t understand them
  • Create a short story to match a multiplication problem (for example: “3 groups of 4 apples” or “4 bags with 5 cookies each”)
  • Have your child draw or act out the story to visualize the groups
  • Ask your child to explain the story in their own words
  • Connect the story to the multiplication equation (ex. 3 × 4 = 12)
  • Practice with different stories using everyday situations (toys, snacks, etc.)
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 Drill Sandwich
What it Is When to Use It How to Use It
A flashcard strategy where a new or difficult problem is placed between easier, known problems to help your child build confidence while learning something new.
  • When your child is learning new math facts
  • When they get frustrated with difficult problems
  • When they need support staying confident during practice
  • Choose 1 new or difficult flashcard
  • Pick 2 easy flashcards your child already knows
  • Practice in this order: easy → hard → easy (the “sandwich”)
  • Repeat the sequence several times, keeping the hard card in the middle
  • Praise effort and correct answers, especially on the difficult card
  • Switch in new “hard” cards as your child improves