Tally

Math

• The child has learned to count and represent numbers using tally marks.
• They understand the concept of grouping by fives when creating tally marks.
• They can interpret and analyze data represented by tally marks.
• The child can create simple graphs using tally marks.

For continued development, encourage the child to practice counting and representing numbers using tally marks in real-life situations. For example, they can keep track of how many times they read a book, see how many points they score during a game, or count the number of sunny days in a month using tally marks. This will help reinforce their understanding of tally marks and their application in everyday life.

Book Recommendations

• Tally O'Malley by Stuart J. Murphy: Tally and her family keep track of all the things they do in a day using tally marks.
• The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy: Two friends compete in a graph-making contest, using tally marks to represent their data.
• Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream by Cindy Neuschwander: Amanda dreams about counting and uses tally marks to keep track of her counting adventures.