The distributive property is a great tool to help with mental math and simplifying larger multiplication problems. Use this scaffolded resource with your students as an introduction to the distributive property.

Give your students a real-world visual of cars and parking lots as they get comfortable with arrays and the commutative property of multiplication.

Children will enjoy using arrays to learn about the commutative property of multiplication in this playful hands-on worksheet.

This worksheet introduces children to the commutative property, then uses a series of prompts to help them practice it.