Distributive Property

We worked today on the distributive property. While it is my favorite property, it is challenging. If your child is feeling like he/she does not understand this property, here are some resources you can use.

http://learnzillion.com/lessons/44-solve-multiplication-problems-usingdistributiveproperty

http://betterlesson.com/questions/view/167/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-the-distributive-property-of-multiplication-to-3rd-graders

http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.com/2012/12/demystifying-distributive-property.html

I hope this helps. Also, let your child know that today was the first day of distributive property. We will do a lot more practice!!!