I will explain that the product of two numbers is placed in the box that is beneath and to the right of each of the factors. I will ask the students if there are any boxes that we already know and can fill in. I will remind them of what we learned about 0 and 1. I will have the students tell me where to fill in these numbers. Next, I will point to the box for the product of 2 x 2.
Lets draw a picture to find out.
I will follow this same process for 3 x 2. I will ask the students if they notice anything about these products. I will help them to realize that multiplying by 2 is like adding doubles. I will pass out different numbers of buttons, 0-9, to each student along with a small mirror. I will tell the students to arrange the buttons on their desks and to hold the mirror perpendicular to their desks, facing the buttons.