This isn’t so much a family craft as it is a helpful tool for school, but I’m going with it. When multiplying the number 9 with any number between 1 and 10, you can simply count that number on your hands and lower that finger. That will give you the answer.
For instance:
9 x 1
Your thumb will count as the first finger, so you lower the thumb. What you are left with is zero fingers before the thumb and 9 fingers after. Thus: 9×1=9.
Let’s keep going:
9 x 2
9×2=18
9 x 3
9×3=27
9 x 4
9×4=36
9 x 5
9×5=45
9 x 6
9×6=54
My daughter had trouble keeping that pinky on her left hand up, but it is technically (supposed to be) straight.
9 x 7
9×7=63
9 x 8
9×8=72
9 x 9
9×9=81
9 x 10
9×10=90
Hope this helps with those 9 multiples. Happy mathing!