In the lesson linked below, students will use an area model with Algebra Tiles to multiply monomials, binomials and polynomials. Students will play the factor game to improve efficiency in multiplying monomials.
Lesson guidelines: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60078987/2_0%20Teacher%20DirectionsMP.pdf
Mult polyn. and area model: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60078988/2_1MultPolyArea.pdf
Monomial factor game: http://auhsdmath.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60078989/2_2%20Factor%20Game.pdf
(see the comment below for a follow-up lesson)