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The 9 times tables are the easiest to learn once you know all the tricks. Here are a couple that are going to blow your mind. 

Trick’s For Learning The 9’s

Imagine you have a magic finger trick for the number 9. Follow these steps:

  1. Hold up your hands:
    • Hold your hands in front of you with your palms facing down.
  2. Fold a finger:
    • If you want to know what 9 times 4 is, fold down the 4th finger from the left.
  3. Count the fingers:
    • Count the fingers to the left of the folded one (3 fingers) and to the right (6 fingers).
  4. Put them together:
    • Put the numbers together, and you get 36! That’s the answer!

So, the magic trick helps you find the answer by folding a finger and counting the fingers on both sides. Give it a try with different numbers and see the magic happen!

Trick 2

  1. Friendly Number 9:
    • Meet Mr. 9, who loves to play tricks with his numbers.
  2. Addition Magic:
    • Whenever Mr. 9 multiplies with another number, like 7, check this out: 9 times 7 is 63. Now, add the two numbers in 63 together – 6 plus 3. Surprise! They always make 9! 🎩✨
  3. Tens Adventure:
    • Mr. 9 has another trick up his sleeve. Look at 9 times 8, which is 72. Notice something cool? The tens place (that’s the 7 in 72) is always one less than the number we started with (which is 8). So, 8 – 1 gives us 7! 🚀🌈
  4. Magic Math Fact:
    • So, whenever you see Mr. 9 hanging out with a number, you can bet that their digits will add up to 9, and the tens place will be one less than the number they started with. It’s like a secret code in math! 🤫🔍

Feel free to play with Mr. 9 and his magical math friends, and soon you’ll be a math wizard too! 🧙‍♂️✨

Trick 3

Imagine you have a magic mirror, and it loves to reflect numbers! Here’s how it works:

  1. Number Mirror:
    • Meet Mirror the Magic Mirror! Mirror is a magical friend that loves playing with numbers.
  2. Write and Reflect:
    • Write down the numbers 1 through 10 and their special friends from the 9 times table. For example, when 9 meets 2, they create the magical number 18. Can you see the magic?
  3. Mirror Image Fun:
    • Look closely at the numbers. Mirror helps you see something extraordinary. Notice how the numbers on the right side (the ones place) look like a reflection in a pond. For 9 times 2, you get 18, and it’s like the 2 and the 8 are best friends who look alike! 👭🤩
  4. Play with Pairs:
    • Keep going with other numbers. 9 times 3 gives you 27, and it’s like the 3 and the 7 are mirror buddies! Every time you see Mirror, you find these special pairs.
  5. Mirror Magic Challenge:
    • Challenge yourself to find more magical mirror pairs. It’s like discovering a secret code in numbers! 🕵️‍♂️✨

So, with Mirror the Magic Mirror, you can have a blast finding these mirrored buddies in the 9 times table! 🪞✨

Trick 4

Imagine you have a secret math superhero, and his name is Captain Cross! Captain Cross loves adding a bit of magic to multiplication with his special trick.

  1. Meet Captain Cross:
    • Captain Cross is here to help us with multiplying by 9! He’s a superhero with a super cool cape.
  2. Take a Number Adventure:
    • Let’s go on a number adventure with Captain Cross. Pick a number, like 6, and Captain Cross will show you his trick!
  3. Subtraction Magic:
    • If we’re multiplying 9 by 6, Captain Cross says, “Take away 1 from 6. So, 6 – 1 equals 5!” It’s like a magic subtraction spell.
  4. Tens Place Treasure:
    • Now, the special treasure is the number 5. Captain Cross says, “Put this treasure in the tens place.” And there you have it – 9 times 6 is 54! 🦸‍♂️💫
  5. Try More Adventures:
    • Captain Cross is ready for more adventures. Try different numbers and see how Captain Cross works his magic every time!

With Captain Cross by your side, you can conquer multiplication and have a blast on your math journey! 🚀✨

Trick 5 

Imagine you have a magical counting wand, and every time you wave it, numbers start dancing! It’s the Counting by Nines Magic Show!

  1. Get Your Magic Wand:
    • Grab your imaginary magic wand. Now, get ready to count in a special way.
  2. Start the Magic Show:
    • Wave your wand and say, “Abracadabra! Let’s count by nines together!”
  3. Magical Numbers:
    • Watch as the numbers start their dance: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90! Each number is like a magic friend following the one before.
  4. Join the Dance:
    • Now, it’s your turn to join the magic dance. Say the numbers with your wand, and feel the rhythm of the magical count.
  5. Playful Practice:
    • Practice the magic count whenever you want to feel the joy of numbers dancing around you. It’s like a magical parade of numbers!

With your Counting by Nines Magic Show, you’ll become a fantastic magician of numbers in no time! 🎩✨

Have fun with these tricks, but only choose a couple to focus on with your children or they will become confused.

There are lots of learning material in this article to help put these tricks into practice with your children at home. Click Here to have a look.

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