As part of our graphing unit we learned to record data using tally marks. One great way to work with tally marks is by using Popsicle sticks! This hands on activity helps us learn how to create marks, and to work from left to write. We made sure our Popsicle sticks were straight up and down and converted numerals into tally mark representations. You can try this at home too! Use the Popsicle sticks as a warm up activity before you move to paper and pencil work. Then have you child help you with real life application. Perhaps they could poll what everyone in the family would like for dinner?
Have fun with it! Ten Popsicle sticks were sent home with your child today in their backpack. Perhaps they can teach you how to show the number 4 with tally marks? Then ask them other numbers too! It becomes pretty tricky after five! Make sure your child continues their tally marks on the right (just like reading)
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