8x3 is 24. Here's a simple story. There were 8 kids and each kid had 3 candies. So in total, there were 24 candies.
Well, the 7 times table can be like this. 7 times 1 is 7. Imagine you have 7 little candies, that's just one group of 7. Then 7 times 2 is 14. It could be like having two rows of 7 candies each, and when you count them all, you get 14.
There were 6 friends who decided to bake cookies. Each friend made 6 cookies. So, 6 times 1 friend makes 6 cookies. Altogether, 6 times 6 friends means they made 36 cookies. They then shared these cookies equally among themselves, which was also related to dividing the total number of cookies (36) by 6 friends, and each got 6 cookies again.
Once upon a time, there were 6 little ducks. Each day they would swim in the pond. If we think about it in terms of the 6 times tables, when we say 6 times 1, it's like looking at those first 6 ducks. So 6 times 1 is 6. They would find 6 little fish to eat each day, which represents 6 times 1 again. And as the days passed, if we consider 6 times 2 days, that would be 12 days in total, and they might have seen 12 different types of water plants during those days.
One story could be that if you have 7 groups of apples, and each group has 3 apples. Then using the 7 times tables, 7 times 3 is 21, so you have a total of 21 apples. It's like you are counting the harvest from 7 different apple trees, each with 3 apples on it.
Here's another story. There are 7 magical trees in a forest. Each tree has 7 glowing fruits. So, on one tree there are 7 fruits which is 7 times 1. If you consider two trees, there are 14 fruits (7 times 2). As you look at all 7 trees, there are 49 fruits in total which is 7 times 7. This shows how the 7 times table can be related to a real - like (in a magical sense) scenario.
A simple one is about a bunny that hops. If the bunny hops 2 times and each hop is 3 feet long (2 x 3), it has hopped a total of 6 feet. It's easy for kids to picture the bunny and its hops, making the multiplication concept clear.
Well, in the military, 'showers on showers off' can be a big part of the daily routine. For example, during basic training. After a long day of tough drills and exercises, when the showers are finally on, it's a great time. Soldiers can relax a bit, wash away the dirt and sweat. It becomes a 'good time' in the midst of the strict military life. It's also a time for some light - hearted conversations among comrades, sharing stories of the day's training or just joking around.
In 2013, there was a great story about a small community coming together to clean up a polluted river. The local residents organized various fund - raising and volunteer activities. They managed to not only remove tons of garbage from the river but also implemented measures to prevent future pollution. It was a wonderful display of community spirit.
The 'tight times story' could also be a personal one. For example, a student in a difficult financial situation who has to manage with very little money for food, accommodation, and study materials. They might have to work part - time jobs while studying full - time, live in a cramped and inexpensive place, and constantly worry about making enough money to continue their studies.