Graphing Activities: Australian Animals
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 4
Coordinating Activities
Australian Animal Graphing Activities
- 1 printable die (kangaroo, wombat, echidna, platypus, dingo and koala)
- 1 graph page
Print in color. Cut out and fold the die and laminate the graphs for repeated use.
Required Materials:
- Paper, Printer, Ink
- Scissors
- Tape
- Crayons or markers
- Laminator (optional)
Standards for Data and Counting
These Australian Animal graphing activities support early math standards connected to sorting, counting and graphing data.
Common Core State Standards: Mathematics
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.B.3: Classify objects into given categories and count the number of objects in each category.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions. Kids count each column.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics
- TEKS K.8A: Collect, sort and organize data into two or three categories.
- TEKS K.8B: Use data to create real-object and picture graphs.
- TEKS K.8C: Draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- K.PS.1: Apply the data cycle to sort, organize and represent data in object and picture graphs. Kids graph their rolls and compare the columns.
Australian Animal Graphing Activities help preschool and kindergarten kids collect, sort and graph data with hands-on printable math activities.
Roll, graph and compare! Which of the Australian animals will win?
Kids roll the picture die and color a box above the matching picture on the graph. They keep rolling, then count and compare the columns.
Keep the die and graphs in a math center for a quick roll-and-graph game.
How to Use Australian Animal Graphing Activities
- Roll the picture die.
- Find the matching picture on the graph.
- Color one box in that column.
- Keep rolling, then compare the columns.
Small Group: Share one die and have each child build a graph. Compare the graphs when everyone is done.
Independent Practice: Set the die and graphs in a math center. Kids roll and graph on their own.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Graphing Activities
Every group of kids has a mix of counting, number recognition and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Use counters to mark each answer.
- Name the picture after each roll.
- Stop after 10 rolls and count each column.
- Fill only the bottom rows at first.
For On-Level Practice:
- Roll until one column is full.
- Count each column.
- Tell which has the most and the fewest.
- Compare graphs with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Tell how many more one column has than another.
- Write a sentence about the graph.
- Predict the winner before rolling.
- Make a tally chart of the rolls.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Model the number word and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use tongs or tweezers to place counters for added fine motor practice.
- Repeat the same small set of numbers across several sessions.
- Use the words most, fewest and same as kids talk about the graph.
Australian Animal Graphing Activities Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Australian animal and around-the-world themes
- Math centers
- Morning tubs
- Small-group instruction
- Intervention
- Special education
- Speech, OT and early intervention sessions
- Homeschool preschool and kindergarten
- Substitute plans
