Number the fingers on the hands, from 1 to 10. Practice and drill on this. All kids must do the finger bending with their own hands, too. Give a 3 and 9 times table timed test. Make it a 2 or 3 minute test.
Students try to pass and then to beat their old score.
Partner up kids who pass with those who need to pass. Make a big glittery sign for this. Do whatever is necessary to make kids aware of this fact. Sing them, rap them, say them, etc. 7 of these facts have raps, rhymes, etc. to facilitate learning.