Graphing is one of my favorite math skills to teach! I actually have happy memories of learning about graphing as a kid too! Nothing makes you feel cooler as a third grader than independently walking around the school asking teachers what their favorite candy bar is to make a graph. If you are just getting started on graphing with your little ones, I have just the graph for you! This Favorite Pet Graph is super simple and free! It’s perfect for a class of preschool, Kindergarten or First Grade students!
Graphing Math Skills
Graphing is a great math skill for little ones because it so concrete, hands-on and helps them practice many different concepts. Littles will be so excited for this fun graphing activity! Here are a few math skills that it will hit:
- Counting
- One to one correspondence
- Math vocabulary (more, less)
- Comparison of quantities
- Data collection and organization
Favorite Pet Graph Directions:
- Download the free printable by clicking HERE or accessing it inside my Free Resource Library. Print it on white copy paper and run enough copies for your students!
- Ask each student in the class: What is your favorite pet? The graph includes a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a fish and a bird as favorite pet choices.
- Graph each response on the Our Favorite Pets Graph.
- Ask your students a few questions about the graph. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Favorite Pet Graph Questions:
- How many people voted?
- How many people said dogs were their favorite pet?
- How many people said cats were their favorite pet?
- How many people said rabbits were their favorite pet?
- How many people said fish were their favorite pet?
- How many people said birds were their favorite pet?
- What pet did most people say was their favorite?
- What pet did the least amount of people say was their favorite?
- How many people chose dogs or cats?
- What other pets could have been included on the graph?
More Graphing Activities
I told you that I loved graphing! Here are a few other graphing resources to check out!
Under the Sea Graphing Activity
Other Pet Unit Ideas
Looking for other free resources that you can use with your pet unit? Be sure to check out these other free resources!
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Doggy Letter Find (Digital) // Teach me Mommy
Mary Had a Little Lamb Build a Poem // Little Learning Corner
Our Favorite Pet Graph // Sarah Chesworth
Pets Lacing Cards (Fine Motor) // Fairy Poppins
