Making Graphs
The child will make graphs and analyze the data to see which group has more, less, or equal. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)
Learning Area(s): Math
MATERIALS
- computer or tablet
- counting bears, counting chips, etc. in three colors
- optional: headphones
LET'S PLAY
Interactive activity
In this activity, the child will watch a video about graphing. Then they will make graphs and interpret the data. After graphing the objects on screen, they will listen to the instructions to see if they should select the group with more, less, or equal amounts.
Video made possible by Kentucky Educational Television (KET).
After logging into your CLI Engage account, launch the activity by clicking this button. Type the child’s first name and last initial to begin!
Independent practice
At the end of the activity, the child will be asked to demonstrate what they learned about making and interpreting graphs by using classroom materials. Give the child a handful of bears or other items in three colors. The activity will instruct the child to sort items by color and then make a graph with them.
Knowledge check
Have the child tell you which group has the most and which group has the least. If two groups are equal, have them explain how they know the groups are equal.
TIPS
- After each child’s attempt, print or save their results. This must be done before you exit to avoid loss of results.
- To continue to build your child’s knowledge of how to create and interpret graphs, read these books:
- Tally O’Malley by Stuart Murphy
- Tally Cat Keeps Track by Trudy Harris
- Is It Short or Long, More or Less? Comparisons for Kids by Baby Professor
