💕 This is my favorite way to introduce multiplying 2 two-digit numbers to my kids. The problem becomes a puzzle - how can I fill in this shape with the given pieces? ✨ Even our students that struggle with multiplication facts can feel successful building the area model and completing a challenging multiplication problem! 💡 And once our students can successfully multiply using an array, it can easily be extended to three-digit problems or beyond. 🌟 If your child is struggling with multiplicati