worked through the lesson guides, hands on activity of counting with tally sticks and using tally sticks to create a repeating pattern

Math

• The child learned to count using tally sticks.
• They practiced counting and representing numbers using tally marks.
• The child learned to create a repeating pattern using tally sticks.
• They developed their understanding of number sequencing through the hands-on activity.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different objects or materials to create their own tally sticks. They can use these homemade tally sticks to practice counting and creating patterns with various objects around the house. This will help reinforce their understanding of numbers and patterns in a fun and creative way.

Book Recommendations

• Counting with Tally Sticks by Sara Pinto: This book introduces the concept of tally marks and teaches counting through a story about a group of friends who use tally sticks to keep track of their activities.
• Tally Ho, Tally Sticks! by Susan Remmert: In this interactive book, children can count along with the characters as they use tally sticks to keep track of different things they encounter on their adventure.
• Patterns with Tally Sticks by Jennifer Kroll: This book combines counting with creating repeating patterns using tally sticks. It helps reinforce the concept of patterns and encourages children to explore their own pattern-making skills.