Mindful

Graphing & Sorting

Kindergarten Comprehensive Math Curriculum

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Why Mindful MATH
The Mindful Math curriculum incorporates focused math
learning opportunities and many components within each
unit. The activities are hands-on and mind-on, meaning
students are actively working on math and engaging their
minds. Mindful Math lessons encourage different ways of
thinking and representing math concepts.

Mindful Math includes a variety of thoughtful lessons and

activities to help meet the needs of learners and their
learning styles. Students will have many opportunities to
learn and practice new strategies and develop math
fluency through whole group warm-ups and lessons, mental
math, journals, centers, games, and more.

Mindful Math was created to give teachers a

comprehensive math curriculum that engaged minds and
left students knowledgeable and fluent in math concepts.
The curriculum aligns to the U.S. Common Core standards,
the Canadian math curriculums in B.C. and Ontario, as well
as many other math curriculums around the world.
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Curriculum Map
counting, one-to-one correspondence,
conservation, cardinality, ordering,
Unit 1 Numbers to 5 subitizing, comparing, decomposing,
number formation
survey; represent to create concrete
Unit 2 Graphing & Sorting and pictorial graphs; classify and count
objects in categories; probability

Graphing & Sortingconcepts + making 10,

Unit 3 Numbers 6-10 part-part-whole, change in quantity

identify patterns in the world; repeating

Unit 4 Patterning patterns with 2-3 elements, identify
core; describe, represent, extend,
translate, and create patterns
Graphing & Sortingconcepts + base tens
Unit 5 Numbers 11-20 and ones

concrete addition strategies (fingers,

Unit 6 Addition to 10 objects, drawing, number line, ten frame,
sounds), basic word problems, equations;
fluently add within 5
concrete subtraction strategies (fingers,
Unit 7 Subtraction to 10 objects, drawing, number line, ten
frame), basic word problems, equations;
fluently subtract within 5
non-standard units; direct comparison;
Unit 8 Measurement linear height, width, length; mass;
capacity

counting by 1’s; skip counting to 10;count

Unit 9 Counting to 100 forward from given number

name/identify 2D and 3D shapes; sort by

Unit 10 Geometry & Shapes one attribute; build, describe; explore,
and create 2D & 3D shapes; shapes in the
environment; positional language
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Lesson Overview
Comprehensive Math Lessons
Quick, independent, and Mental math cards
hands-on opening activities. help build fluency.
Lessons for
the whole
group include
teacher part
and student
practice of
skills.
Hands and
minds on
math Printable
activities, practice
games, and pages are
centers provided to
build math build
fluency. understanding
of concepts.

Assessment
Use the quick checks
lesson goal are for
to guide the students to
lesson. show their
learning with
short
activities.
All of the
Important math Key questions to materials needed Optional children’s
vocabulary terms. ask students during to complete math book suggestion
the math lesson. lessons in a list. to support math lesson.
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Overview
Correlated to the United States Common Core Standards for Kindergarten
Alike and different. Finding matches. K.MD.B.3
Lesson 1

Sort and classify by one attribute. K.MD.B.3

Lesson 2

Lesson 3 Sort and classify by two attributes. K.MD.B.3

The parts of a graph. Collect data K.MD.B.3

Lesson 4 using surveys and record tally marks.
Collect, organize, and display data on K.MD.B.3
Lesson 5
Pictographs.
Collect, organize, and display data on K.MD.B.3
Lesson 6 Bar Graphs.
Analyze, answer questions, and K.MD.B.3
Lesson 7 describe data on graphs.
Create a graph. K.MD.B.3
Lesson 8

Probability of familiar, everyday

Lesson 9 events.
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Overview
Correlated to British Columbia, Canada’s BIG Ideas for Kindergarten
Alike and different. Finding matches.
Lesson 1

Sort and classify by one attribute. Repeating patterns

Lesson 2 with two or three
elements

Lesson 3 Sort and classify by two attributes.

The parts of a graph. Collect data Concrete and

Lesson 4 using surveys and record tally marks. pictorial graphs as a
visual tool
Collect, organize, and display data on Concrete and
Lesson 5 pictorial graphs as a
Pictographs. visual tool
Collect, organize, and display data on Concrete and
Lesson 6 Bar Graphs. pictorial graphs as a
visual tool
Analyze, answer questions, and Concrete and
Lesson 7 describe data on graphs. pictorial graphs as a
visual tool
Create a graph. Concrete and
Lesson 8 pictorial graphs as a
visual tool
Probability of familiar, everyday Likelihood of familiar
Lesson 9 events. life events
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Overview
Correlated to Ontario, Canada’s Kindergarten Math Curriculum
Alike and different. Finding matches. 20.5
Lesson 1

Sort and classify by one attribute. 20.5

Lesson 2

Lesson 3 Sort and classify by two attributes. 20.5

The parts of a graph. Collect data 19.1

Lesson 4 using surveys and record tally marks.

Lesson 5 Collect, organize, and display data on 19.1

Pictographs.
Collect, organize, and display data on 19.1
Lesson 6 Bar Graphs.
Analyze, answer questions, and 19.1, 19.2
Lesson 7 describe data on graphs.
Create a graph. 19.1, 19.2
Lesson 8

Probability of familiar, everyday 20.6

Lesson 9 events.

Lesson 10
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Lesson Plans
Jam-packed, comprehensive lesson plans provide the teacher with
ALL the information needed to teach successful, mindful lessons
that lead to growth and success in Math.

Everything needed is listed on each lesson plan to help with

organization. Simply print the lesson plans, gather the materials
listed, and TEACH!

See the Lesson Overview for a more detailed look at an individual lesson plan.
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Lesson 1 : Alike and Different
Opening Students complete Task Card #1.
ActivityOPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #1 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, ask and answer the questions on Mental Math card
Math #1. Look for things that are alike and match each other.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #1.
Group *Teacher holds up 3 items (2 that match and one different). Ask
Lesson students how they are alike and different. Tell them that when they
are the same, it is a match. Continue showing them small groups of
objects and asking them to find similarities and differences.
*Draw different basic shapes on the board. Ask students to come up
and circle shapes that match.
*Show students a pair of shoes. Ask them what is alike and different
about the shoes. Have them look at their own and describe them.
*Go on a scavenger hunt to find things that are alike in the classroom.
Students complete the printable practice pages (3 page options for
Independent
Practice lesson #1) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On ACTIVITY: Draw similar classroom items found in the scavenger hunt.
Activity GAME: Play ‘Animal Match’ game with a partner.
CENTER: Clip the match on the clip cards.
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #1 (I can determine alike and different.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Determine alike and What looks alike? Task Card #1 Practice pages
different and can What looks Journal Prompt #1 Pocket chart
find matches. different? Are there Mental Math card #1 center
any that match? “I Can” Poster #1 Quick Check #1
Vocabulary Literature Small objects
alike, different, A Pair of Socks by Shoes
same, match Stuart J. Murphy Scavenger hunt sheet
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Lesson 2 : Sort and Classify by One Attribute
Opening Students complete Task Card #2 using a pile of mixed crayons.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #2 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, ask and answer the questions on Mental Math card
Math #2. Look for things that are alike and match each other.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #2 and explain
Group what attributes are (color, shape, size, and type – numbers, etc.).
Lesson *Make a set of button cards in two different sizes. Sort button cards
together in a pocket chart starting with color. Sort them again
according to shape and then size. Have students take turns helping.
*Give small groups of students a container of small mixed up items.
Ask them to pick one attribute and sort them according to that rule.
Share their rule with the class. Ask them to sort again following a
different rule.
Independent Students complete the printable practice pages (3 page options for
Practice lesson #2) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On CENTER #1: Practice sorting buttons, attributes blocks, shapes, and
Activity small manipulatives by color or size on different sorting mats.
CENTER #2: Sort a group of picture cards into different groups
following a sorting rule (color, shape, size, or type – animal, food, etc.).
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #2 (I can sort and classify objects by one attribute.).
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Sort by one How can we sort? Task Card #2 Small assorted
attribute (color, What is the sorting Crayons items in baskets
shape, size, or rule? What attribute Journal Prompt #2 Practice pages
other). do they have? Mental Math card #2 Sorting mats
Vocabulary Literature “I Can” Poster #2 Picture cards
sort, attribute, Sort It Out by 2 sets of button cards
color, shape, size Barbara Mariconda Pocket chart Quick Check #2
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Lesson 3 : Sort and Classify by Two Attributes
OpeningStudents complete Task Card #3 using counting bears.
Activity
OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #3 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, ask and answer the questions on Mental Math cards
Math #3. Discuss how the pictures were sorted and what the sorting rule is.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #3.
Group *Ask students to sit in a circle with their feet facing the center of the
Lesson floor. Ask them how shoes can be sorted (i.e., laces, Velcro, boots,
etc.). Get different suggestions, choose one as a class, and sort
according to that rule (stand in different groups). Repeat using a
different article of clothing.
*Explain to students that we can sort by two attributes. Using buttons
or button cards, show them how to sort by color and shape (i.e. yellow
and circle or blue and square). Give out the cards or buttons to small
groups. Ask them to sort using two attributes. Share with the class.
Students complete the printable practice pages (2 page options for
Independent
Practice lesson #3) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On CENTER #1: Have a basket full of different math manipulatives all
Activity mixed up. Ask them to help you organize and sort them.
CENTER #2: Have a bin of buttons to be sorted (by 1 or 2 attributes).
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #3 (I can sort and classify by two attributes.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Sort by two How can we sort? Task Card #3 Buttons & button
attributes (color, What is the sorting Counting bears cards
shape, size, or rule? What attributes Journal Prompt #3 Practice pages
other). do they have? Mental Math cards Baskets of mixed
Vocabulary Literature #3 math objects
sort, attributes, Grandma’s Button Box “I Can” Poster #3 Quick Check #3
color, shape, size by Linda Williams Aber Shoes & clothing
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Lesson 4 : Parts of a Graph. Surveys & Tally Marks
Opening Students complete Task Card #4 using small random objects.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #4 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, ask and answer the questions on Mental Math cards
Math #4. Discuss how the pictures were sorted and what the sorting rule is.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #4.
Group *Create a large graph on a chart (using pieces provided) with the title
Lesson ‘Favorite Season’ and categories (four seasons) as 4 rows. Explain that
we collect information (data) by asking a question (“What is your
favorite season?”) and record it on a graph next to that category.
*Explain that one way to collect data is with tally marks. Show students
how to write tally marks for numbers 1 to 5 or 10. Give students
popsicle sticks to show and use whiteboards to write tally marks.
*Using the ‘Favorite Season’ recording sheet, students will record a
tally mark each time a classmate says it is their favorite. Complete it
together on the class graph while students record on their own sheets.
Students complete the printable practice pages (3 page options for
Independent
Practice lesson #4) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On ACTIVITY: Survey/ask peers to answer a question. Record answers as

Activity tally marks on sheet. CENTER: Match number and tally cards to 5/10.

Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #4 (I can record tally marks to 10 to represent data.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Identify the parts What are the parts Task Card #4 Popsicle sticks
of a graph. Survey of a graph? Small objects Mini boards &
and record using How do you record Journal Prompt #4 markers
tally marks. tally marks? Mental Math #4 Recording sheet
Vocabulary Literature “I Can” Poster #4 Practice pages
survey, tally mark, 3 Little Firefighters by Pieces for anchor Match puzzle
title, data, category Stuart J. Murphy chart Quick Check #4
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Lesson 5 : Pictographs
Opening Students complete Task Card #5 using mini whiteboards & markers.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #5 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, practice Mental Math cards set #5. Call on individual
Math students to count the tally marks represented. Repeat a few rounds.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #5.
Group *Have students remove one shoe. Ask them to sort them into different
Lesson piles. Line them up according to type in columns, like a pictograph, on
the floor. Discuss what they see and found out.
*Teach students what a pictograph is and its parts (use poster
provided). Create a large class pictograph on a chart using the pieces
provided. Ask students to answer “What fruit do you like best?” and
have them choose that fruit, color it, and add it to the pictograph.
Discuss what they notice and how many people chose each kind.
*Using the ‘Best Fruit’ recording sheet, students color in the pictures
on the pictograph to represent the results found as a class.
Independent Students complete the printable practice pages (2 page options for
Practice lesson #5) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On GAME: Play ‘Graph Race’. Roll the dice and color in a car. Race to the
Activity end. CENTER: Sort the shoe cards into piles and color in the pictograph.

Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #5 (I can collect, organize, and display data on pictographs.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Collect, organize, What is a pictograph? Task Card #5 Pictograph poster
and display data on Where do we put this Mini whiteboards & Chart pieces
pictographs. on the graph? markers Recording sheets
Journal Prompt #5 Practice pages
Vocabulary Literature Mental Math set #5 Graph Race
pictograph, pictures, Tally O’Mally by Stuart “I Can” Poster #5 Shoe sort
graph, data J. Murphy Shoes Quick Check #5
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Lesson 6 : Bar Graphs
Opening Students complete Task Card #6 using paper, crayons, scissors, & glue.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #6 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental Math As a whole class, practice Mental Math cards set #5 again for review.

Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #6.

Group *Give each student a card with their name on it. In a pocket chart, post
Lesson an “I can…” sentence card with YES or NO headings. Have students place
their name under the heading that represents their opinion.
*Teach students what a bar graph is and its parts (use poster
provided). Create a large class bar graph on a chart using the pieces
provided. Ask students to answer “How do you get to school?” and have
them come up and color in a space on the large bar graph. Discuss what
they notice and how many people chose each kind.
*Using the ‘Way We Get to School’ recording sheet, students color in
spaces on the bar graph to represent the results found as a class.
Independent Students complete the printable practice pages (2 page options for
Practice lesson #6) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On CENTER: Create a bar graph by sorting Lego by color and piling it up.
Activity ACTIVITY: Go on a classroom scavenger and color in a spot on the
bar graph for each item you see.
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #6 (I can collect, organize, and display data on bar graphs.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Collect, organize, and What is a bar graph? Task Card #6 Class bar graph
display data on bar Where do we add this School supplies Recording sheets
graphs. to the bar graph? Journal Prompt #6 Practice pages
Literature Mental Math set #5 Lego & key
Vocabulary The Great Graph “I Can” Poster #6 Quick Check #6
bar graph, data Contest by Loreen ‘I Can’ card, headings,
Leedy pocket chart & name cards
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Lesson 7 : Describe Data on Graphs
Opening Students complete Task Card #7 using a class bar graph on a chart.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #7 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, practice Mental Math card #6. Show students a
Math completed pictograph. Ask them different questions about the graph.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #7.
Group *Create a large class bar graph on a chart using the pieces provided.
Lesson Ask students to answer “What’s your favorite color?” and record their
answers with tally marks (they can do this on their own boards as
well). Then students color in a space on a large bar graph. Discuss
what they notice and ask questions about the results.
*Look back on each of the class graphs completed in lesson #4, 5, and
6 and discuss the results. Ask questions and talk about what students
chose the most and least, how many in total, and how many more or
less one was chosen over another. Have students write down the
answers on a mini whiteboard and share answers with the class.
Independent Students complete the printable practice pages (3 page options for
Practice lesson #7) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On CENTER: Sort containers of small items (mini erasers, cubes, bears)
Activity and graph on the template provided. Answer the questions on cards.

Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #7 (I can answer questions and describe data on graphs.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Analyze, answer How many…? Task Card #7 Class graphs
questions, and What do you notice? Class bar graphs lessons 4-6
describe data on How many more…? Journal Prompt #7 Practice pages
graphs. Which do you choose? Mental Math #6 Small objects
Vocabulary Literature “I Can” Poster #7 Graph & questions
bar graph, graph The Best Vacation Ever Chart pieces Quick Check #7
pictograph, data by Stuart J. Murphy Mini whiteboards & markers
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Lesson 8 : Create a Graph
Opening Students complete Task Card #8 using a mini whiteboard & marker.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #8 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, practice Mental Math card #7. Show students a
Math completed bar graph. Ask them different questions about the graph.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #8.
Group *Students create their own graph in pairs with different components.
Lesson They create a plan for their graph and follow the steps.
1. Ask a question and record it on the planning sheet.
2. Ask 10 classmates to answer the question. Use a tally chart to
collect tally marks (on planning sheet).
3. Use the data to make a graph (either a bar graph or pictograph)
on a large poster. Make sure to include all the parts of a graph.
4. Describe the data they collected to the teacher.
5. Share their graph and results with the class.
Independent Students work on creating and completing a graph with a partner.
Practice
Hands-On GAME: Play the ‘Animal Graphing’ board game and record on graph
Activity template. GAME: Play ‘Spin & Graph’. Use a paper clip on the spinner 10
times. Fill in a space on the bar graph for every spin.
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #8 (I can plan, design, and create a graph with a partner.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Design and create a What is your Task Card #8 Poster board
graph. Ask peers a question? What data Mini boards & Animal graphing
question and record did you collect? What markers game & template
data on the graph. graph did you use? Journal Prompt #8 Spin & Graph
Vocabulary Literature Mental Math #7 game
design, plan, create, Family Reunion by “I Can” Poster #8 Paper clips
data, graph, results Bonnie Bader Planning sheet Quick Check #8
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Lesson 9 : Probability of Familiar Events
Opening Students complete Task Card #9 with a friend and a piece of paper.
Activity OPTIONAL: Complete Journal Prompt #9 on a chart or math notebooks.
Mental As a whole class, practice Mental Math card #8. Show students a
Math completed tally graph. Ask them different questions about the graph.
Whole *Teacher introduces lesson goal with “I Can…” poster #9 and explain
Group that probability tells us how likely it is that something will happen. We
Lesson use the words ‘always, sometimes, and never’ to explain events.
*Make a chart together called ‘Things We Do and See Everyday’ with
3 columns, using the pieces provided. Brainstorm, discuss, and share
different familiar events and things to go under each category.
*Go a step further and talk about the words possible and impossible
and what they mean. Share ideas for both and encourage students to
share as well. Sort possible and impossible sentence cards in a pocket
chart.
Independent Students complete the printable practice pages (2 page options for
Practice lesson #9) by following the directions on the top of each page.

Hands-On CENTER: Probability picture sort. Sort pictures into categories for
Activity things you see everyday. ACTIVITY: Complete the ‘My Everyday
Things’ Mini-Book by writing and drawing an idea on each page.
Quick Meet with students one on one or in small groups. Complete Quick
Checks Check #9 (I can describe the probability of familiar events.)
Lesson Goal Questions Lesson Materials
Describe the probability How likely is this to Task Card #9 Practice pages
of familiar, everyday occur? Does this Piece of paper Picture sort cards
events using language always/sometimes/ Journal Prompt #9 Mini-book
Vocabulary never happen? Mental Math #8 Quick Check #9
always, sometimes, Literature “I Can” Poster #9
never, possible, Probably Pistachio by Chart pieces
impossible Stuart J. Murphy Sentences to sort
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Lesson Materials
All the extra materials needed for teaching a lesson and student
practice are provided.

Math manipulatives and

lesson templates, are
included to support
students and the
lesson.

Chart pieces and

“I Can” posters
are provided to
support lesson
instruction.

PRINTING: Materials are provided mostly in black & white for easy printing. I
suggest printing (on colored or white cardstock), laminating (for durability),
and cutting. If provided class sets, I suggest keeping each set in small zippered
baggies. Keep manipulatives and lesson materials together for each unit.
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Button Cards
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Button Cards
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 Parts of
a Graph
title
Favorite Color
5
4
data 3
2
1
red blue green
categories
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Mindful MATH Parts of a Graph Poster - Lesson #3

 is
What
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Tally Mark Graph for Lesson #4
your
favori
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te ?
season
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fall
winter
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Tally Mark Graph for Lesson #4
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spring
summer
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Tally Mark Graph for Lesson #4
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Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask the question “What is your favorite season?” and
record data as tally marks in the correct section.

Favorite Season
of the Year

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 Pictograph
A pictograph uses pictures or symbols
to represent data collected.
Favorite Pet
1
2
3
4
dog cat fish
It compares and describes data
using pictures or symbols.
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Mindful MATH Graphing Poster for Lesson #5

 fruit
What
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Pictograph for Lesson #5

do you
like
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best
?
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apples
bananas
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Pictograph for Lesson #5
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grapes
berries
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Pictograph for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Money – Class Pictograph materials for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Money – Class Pictograph materials for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Money – Class Pictograph materials for Lesson #5
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Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Look at the answers to the question “What fruit do you
like best?” on the pictograph. Color in fruit below to show the results.

Best Fruit

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a bike.
a bubble.
I can ride
I can blow

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a kite.
I can tie

I can fly
my shoes.

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NO YES
I can make
a sandwich.

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Class Pictograph for Lesson #5

 Bar Graph
A bar graph uses bars to represent
data collected.
Favorite Pet
5
4
3
2
1
dog cat fish
It’s purpose is to compare numbers by
comparing the lengths of the bars.
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 How
do you
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 get to
school
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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphing & Sorting - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Look at the answers to the question “How do you get to
school?” on the bar graph. Color in spots below to show the results.

The Way We
Get to School
10

How walk car bus

many?
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 What
color
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do you
like
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 best
?
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red

yellow
orange

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blue
green

purple
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pink

black
brown

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 8
GRAPH PLANNING SHEET: Think of a question with 3 possible answers
that you will ask your peers. Write it below. Ask your question to 10
friends and record their answers as tally marks on the chart.

Question:
__________________________________
__________________________________

Tally Chart

Answers Tally Marks

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 Things
We Do
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 and
See
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 Every
day
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never
always
sometimes

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POSSIBLE

IMPOSSIBLE

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 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Probability Chart Template for Lesson #9
I will eat I will eat
cereal for 100
breakfast. sandwiches.

She will not She will not

sleep for a sleep until
week midnight.
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He will
drive in a He will fly
car. his own jet.

I will read I will read

5 books in 500 books
one day. in one day.
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A bee will A spaceship
fly by. will fly by.

The friends A frog will

will play play
tag. soccer.
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It will rain It will snow
in the fall. in summer.

I will go to I will go to
school space
today. today.
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 I can
determine alike and different
I find items that match
and are the same!
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 I can
sort by one attribute
I sort items into groups by one
attribute (color, shape, size)!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #2

 I can
sort by two attributes
I sort items into groups by two
attributes (color, shape, size)!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #3

 I can
record data with tallies
I survey and record the
data with tally marks!
yes
9
no
4
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #4

 I can
organize data on Pictographs
3 I collect data and
display it on Pictographs!
2

1
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lemon lime strawberry

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #5

 I can
organize data on bar graphs
I collect data
and display it on
bar graphs!
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 I can
describe data on graphs
I analyze data and answer
questions about graphs!

“4 people had a sandwich for lunch.”

“8 people chicken for lunch.”
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“More had pizza than a hot dog.”

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 I can
create a graph
3
I ask a question, collect data,
and display it on a graph!
2
“What type of fruit is your favorite?”

1
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apple banana strawberry

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 I can
describe probability
I describe the likelihood of a
familiar event occurring with
always, sometimes, or never!
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Mindful MATH – Graphing & Sorting

Task Cards
Mindful Math task cards are short math warm-up activities that
students can complete independently. There are a variety of tasks
that build on skills previously taught in other lessons to build
fluency. They encourage students to be mindful and focus on the
task given. There is one task card for each lesson. I suggest using
the task card before the whole group lesson to get students
thinking about math.

The activities are quick and easy for teachers to prep with a few
simple materials. I suggest printing the task cards on colored
cardstock and keeping them together with a paper clip or on a
ring. Teachers may choose to write the tasks on the board or
chart for the whole class to see. A brief introduction is enough
and students should be able to work on them independently.
 Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &
Sort Sort
Task Card #1 Task Card #2
Look around the Sort a pile of
room for things crayons into
that look the same different piles of
and different. alike colors.

Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &

Sort Sort
Task Card #3 Task Card #4
Take two handfuls Sort a basket of
of counting bears. small objects and
Sort them by share your sorting
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color. rule.
 Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &
Sort Sort
Task Card #5 Task Card #6
Think of a yes or no Draw a favorite fruit
question to ask the on a piece of paper:
class. Ask 10 people grape, peach, or
to answer. Record apple. Add to a class
answers with a tally. pictograph.
Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &
Sort Sort
Task Card #7 Task Card #8
Color in a space on a Draw a pictograph
class bar graph to with 3 dogs, 2 cats,
represent the and 5 fish on it.
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number of letters in
your first name.
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Sort
Task Card #9
Play rock, paper,
scissors with a
friend. Record with
tallies how many
times you each win.
Numbers Numbers
to 5 to 5
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Journal Prompts
Mindful Math Journal Prompts are perfect for a warm-up activity,
for extra practice, or for homework. Each prompt reviews the
skills and concepts taught in the previous lesson. They make a
great review activity and help build math understanding.

Example from Unit 1

The journal prompts work well in interactive math notebooks. Print

enough for the class, cut, and paste into notebooks. The activities
can be completed below the journal prompt by following the
instructions given. Students are encouraged to work independently
on the prompts provided and to show their work with drawings,
numbers, and other math representations.
 Look for buttons that match.
Mindful MATH
Color each - Numbers
matching pair a to
5different color.
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #1
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 Color all the rectangles blue.
Mindful
Color allMATH - Numbers
the circles yellow. to
5
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #2
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 Sort a pile of counting bears on
Mindful MATH
top of the - Numbers
correct to
spot below.
5
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals
red blue

Journal Prompt #3
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–
yellow green

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 Sort the items below into two
groups by coloring them two
different colors.

Journal Prompt #4
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–
I sorted by _______________________

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 Trace and say each number.
Mindful MATH
Draw that many- Numbers
tally marks to
5beside each number.
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #5
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 Ask classmates to answer the
Mindful MATH
question. - Numbers
Record to
results using
5tally marks.
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals Can you tie your shoelaces?
yes

Journal Prompt #6
not

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yet

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 Do a survey of 5 friends. Ask
Mindful
them what MATH they - like
Numbers
best andto
5color in a picture to graph
results
Lesson on a pictograph.
1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals
What vegetable do you like best?

Journal Prompt #7
5
4

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–

3
2
1

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 Do a survey of 5 friends. Ask
Mindful MATH
them what they- like
Numbers
best andto
5graph results on a bar graph.
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
NumeralsWhat sport do you like to play?

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Journal Prompt #8

4
3
2
1

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 Color the pictures of things you
Mindful MATH
are likely - Numbers
to see today. to
5
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #9
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Mental Math
Mindful Math mental math cards are perfect for building mental
math skills and quick recall of important math concepts. Mental
math cards are provided and suggested to use as a whole group
as a warm-up activity. Each lesson plan includes suggestions on
how to use and present the cards to students. Each set features
a new skill to practice and build fluency with.

Example from Unit 1

There are a number of sets of mental math cards provided in

black & print for easy, low ink printing. It is suggested that you
print the cards on colored cardstock and keep them on a ring or
in a small bag.
 What things do you see that look alike? Do you see any matches? What things are different?

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 What things do you see that look alike? Do you see any matches? What things are different?

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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #2

 What do you notice about the two groups? What is the sorting rule?

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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #3

 What do you notice about the two groups? What is the sorting rule?

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (sorting)

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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #3

 What do you notice about the two groups? What is the sorting rule?

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (sorting)

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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #4

 What do you notice about the two groups? What is the sorting rule?

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (sorting)

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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #4

 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (tally marks)
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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting– Mental Math Set #5

 What snack do you
like best?

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (graphs)

What do you notice about
5 the graph?
What type of graph is it?
4 How many people chose a
apple?
How many people chose a
3 muffin?
Which was chosen the

2
least?
Which would you choose?

1
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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #6

 What pet would you
choose?

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (graphs)

What do you notice about
5 the graph?
What type of graph is it?
4 How many people chose a
cat?
How many people chose a
3 turtle?
Which was chosen the

2
most?
Which would you choose?

1
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Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting – Mental Math Card #7

 What ice cream flavor do

Mindful MATH Graphs & Sorting - Mental Math Cards (graphs)

you like best?
chocolate What do you notice about
the graph?

5 What type of graph is it?

How many people chose a
vanilla?
vanilla
How many people chose a
1 strawberry?
Which was chosen the
strawberry most?
Which would you choose?
3
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Mindful MATH – Graphing & Sorting

Practice Printables
Every lesson in Mindful Math includes practice printable pages for
students to complete independently or in small groups following a
lesson. The pages help build math skills and review important
concepts. The pages range in difficulty to allow for differentiation.

Pages are provided in black and white for low-ink printing. It is

suggested that pages be printed ahead of time and kept in math
folders. You could also print all the pages ahead of time and bind
them together to create math workbooks.
 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 1
DIRECTIONS: Color the picture that is different in each set.

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 1
DIRECTIONS: Look at the picture on the left. Find the match and color
it.

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 1
DIRECTIONS: Find 6 differences between the two pictures. Circle them.

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 2
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste the letters and numbers into the
correct columns.

letters numbers
ABC 123

G 5 9 Z 4
6 R F 8 P
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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 2
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste animals into the correct columns.

pets zoo
animals

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 2
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste buttons into the correct columns.

2 holes 4 holes

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 2
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste different colored items into the
correct section.
RED BLUE

YELLOW GREEN

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 3
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste items from each season into the
correct section.
FALL WINTER

SPRING SUMMER

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 3
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste the items into the correct section
according to the sorting rule given (short and wide or tall and narrow).

short & long &

wide narrow

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Draw a line to match the tally marks to the number is
represents.

5 4 7 9

2 5 9 10

4 1 6 8

3 3 8 7

1
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2 0 6
 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Record tally marks next to each number.

2 10
4 7
1 8
5 6
3
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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask your peers the question and record their answers
using tally marks on the chart below.
Question
What pet do you like best?

Favorite Pet

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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 5
DIRECTIONS: Cut and sort the objects onto the pictograph.

Sports Balls

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 5
DIRECTIONS: Color in pictures on the pictograph to match the pictures
above. Cross off pictures as you go.

School Supplies

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Color in bars on the graph to match the pictures. Cross
off pictures as you go.

Fruit
5
4
3
2
1

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Color in bars on the graph to match the pictures. Cross
off pictures as you go.

Celebrations
5
4
3
2
1

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 7
DIRECTIONS: Look at the data given on the tally chart. Answer the
questions.

snacks How Many?

4
2
5
Which snack is Which snack is
there the there the
MOST of? LEAST of?

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 7
DIRECTIONS: Look at the data given on the pictograph. Answer the
questions.

Bugs How Many?

Which bug is Which bug is

there the there the
MOST of? LEAST of?

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 7
DIRECTIONS: Look at the data given on the bar graph. Answer the
questions.

School Items How Many?

Which school Which school

item is there item is there
the MOST of? the LEAST of?

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 9
DIRECTIONS: Look at the picture and read the statement. Circle the
word that describes the probability.
The mouse will carry The cat will eat the
the lion. fish.

possible or impossible possible or impossible

The student will sit on The elephant will swim

the chair. in the tub.

possible or impossible possible or impossible

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 9
DIRECTIONS: Draw something that you do after school each day in
each box below.
After school I always…

After school I sometimes…

After school I never…

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Hands-On Activities
There are tons of varied math activities provided for every Mindful
Math unit. Each lesson includes a few different activities (games,
centers). The lesson plans and activity cards provide instructions on
how to use. These hands-on activities encourage focused math
practice. They are highly engaging and fun for kids!

The materials are provided in either black & white for printing on
colored cardstock paper (if desired) or in color. It is suggested that
math centers are laminated for durability. Materials are included to
play each game, included recording sheets.
 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphing & Sorting - Lesson 1

SCAVENGER HUNT DIRECTIONS: Look around the classroom for items

that are alike. Draw the items below.

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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Match Clip Cards for Lesson #1
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Match Clip Cards for Lesson #1
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Match Clip Cards for Lesson #1
 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Animal Match Game Cards
Make 2 sets of cards, cut, and turn over on a surface.
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 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Animal Match Game Cards
Make 2 sets of cards, cut, and turn over on a surface.
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 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Animal Match Game Cards
Make 2 sets of cards, cut, and turn over on a surface.
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 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting Unit – Animal Match Game Cards
Make 2 sets of cards, cut, and turn over on a surface.
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Sorting Cards for Lesson #2
 RED sorting mat
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 ORANGE sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 YELLOW sorting mat
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 GREEN sorting mat
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 BLUE sorting mat
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 PURPLE sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 PINK sorting mat
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 BLACK sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 WHITE sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 BIG sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 SMALL sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 TALL sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 SHORT sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 SHORT sorting mat
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Sorting Cards for Lesson #2

 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask the question “What is your favorite holiday?” and
record data as tally marks in the correct section.

Favorite Holiday
of the Year

Halloween

Christmas

Valentine’s
Day

Easter
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2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Number and Tally Mark Match Puzzles for Lesson #4
 So Many Shoes!
Color in a pair of shoes on the pictograph for each shoe card.
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Pictograph for Lesson #5

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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Cards for Pictograph Center for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Cards for Pictograph Center for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Cards for Pictograph Center for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Cards for Pictograph Center for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Cards for Pictograph Center for Lesson #5
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Dice Template for Lesson #5

Copy on cardstock, cut out and put together the dice. Roll the dice and color in one car on the graph to correspond to the color on the dice.
 Graphing Race
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Pictograph Race Game for Lesson #5
Name:
Class Scavenger Hunt
Color in a space on the bar graph for each item you see.

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 Sort & Graph It Out!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Template to Sort and Graph for Lesson #7
 Sort & Graph It Out!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Template to Sort and Graph for Lesson #7
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least?
most?
Which is the
Which is the

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Graph Question cards for Lesson #7
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in total?
the same?
How many
Do any have

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Graph Question cards for Lesson #7
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less?
more?
How many
How many

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Graph Question cards for Lesson #7
 Mindful MATH - Unit 1 Animals
Spin &to 10 & Matching Numerals

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Play ‘Spin & Graph’ using a paperclip. For every spin, record the data on the bar graph. (lesson #8)
Farm
Lesson 1 : Counting
10
Graph 9

Use the spinner to find out what farm 8

animal will be spun the most. Color in 1
bar on the graph for each spin.
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Spin &to 10 & Matching Numerals

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Play ‘Spin & Graph’ using a paperclip. For every spin, record the data on the bar graph. (lesson #8)
Lesson 1 : Counting
10
Graph 9

Use the spinner to find out what bug 8

will be spun the most. Color in 1 bar on
the graph for each spin.
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ZOO!
At the

Board Game
ANIMAL GRAPHING

EXIT
Goodbye!

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 ANIMAL GRAPHING Board Game
1. Roll a dice and count that many spaces. 2. Continue until you reach the exit.
3. Color in a space on the bar graph. 4. Count the total number of animals you saw.

Animals at the Zoo

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5
4
3
2
1
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The person with the most animals WINS!

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Always
Sometimes

Never
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 My
Everyday
Things
Mini-Book

My
Everyday
Things
Mini-Book
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 I always
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I always
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 I sometimes
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I sometimes
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I never
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Quick Checks
Mindful Math Quick Checks are assessments that can be
performed after math lessons and practice. Each Quick Check
includes a short activity for individual or small groups to complete
and show to the teacher. A students completion of the task will
provide teachers with information regarding their understanding.

Quick Checks are provided on small cards that can be printed and
kept together on a ring or in a small baggie. I suggest printing
them on colored cardstock a different color from the Task Cards.
Each Quick Check can be completed with a few simple materials
used during the lesson.
 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #1 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #2

Find two items that Sort a group of

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Assessment Quick Checks

are alike and different buttons according to
from a group of mixed one attribute. Explain
items. the rule.
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #3 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #4

Sort a group of Show numbers to 5

random objects and using tally marks.
explain the sorting
rule.
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #5 Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #6

Draw a pictograph with Fill in a bar graph with

the following data: the following data:
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5 trees, 3 suns, and 6 stars 2 boots, 7 laces, 4 velcro

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Describe the results of Describe your graph

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting– Assessment Quick Checks

a complete graph and and the data collected.
answer questions.

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting- Quick Check #9

Finish each statement.

I always…
I sometimes…
I never…
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Supplemental Materials
Answer keys are provided to help teachers assess and check the
practice printable pages.

A suggested book list is provided with children’s literature to help

teach math concepts. It is suggested that you check your local
and school library before starting a unit. Each book is linked to
Amazon where it can be bought at a good price. Read more about
how I suggest using children’s literature to teach math HERE.

Duplicate pages are provided for Canadian users with Canadian

spelling and math contents (if applicable).
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Graphing & Sorting - Book List
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LESSON 1: LESSON 2: LESSON 3:
A Pair of Socks by Sort It Out! Grandma’s Button Box
Stuart J. Murphy by Barbara Mariconda by Linda Williams Aber

LESSON 4: LESSON 5: LESSON 6:

3 Little Firefighters by Tally O’Mally by The Great Graph Contest
Stuart J. Murphy Stuart J. Murphy by Loreen Leedy

LESSON 7: LESSON 8: LESSON 9:

The Best Vacation Ever Family Reunion by Probably Pistachio by
by Stuart J. Murphy Bonnie Bader Stuart J. Murphy
 Parts of
a Graph
title
Favorite Colour
5
4
data 3
2
1
red blue green
categories
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Mindful MATH Parts of a Graph Poster - Lesson #3

your
favou
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rite ?
season
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 What
colour
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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask the question “What is your favourite season?” and
record data as tally marks in the correct section.

Favourite Season
of the Year

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 Pictograph
A pictograph uses pictures or symbols
to represent data collected.
Favourite Pet
1
2
3
4
dog cat fish
It compares and describes data
using pictures or symbols.
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Mindful MATH Graphing Poster for Lesson #5

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Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Look at the answers to the question “What fruit do you
like best?” on the pictograph. Colour in fruit below to show the results.

Best Fruit

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 Bar Graph
A bar graph uses bars to represent
data collected.
Favourite Pet
5
4
3
2
1
dog cat fish
It’s purpose is to compare numbers by
comparing the lengths of the bars.
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Mindful MATH Graphing Poster for Lesson #6

 Mindful MATH
Name: Graphing & Sorting - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Look at the answers to the question “How do you get to
school?” on the bar graph. Colour in spots below to show the results.

The Way We
Get to School
10

How walk car bus

many?
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 I can
sort by one attribute
I sort items into groups by one
attribute (colour, shape, size)!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #2

 I can
sort by two attributes
I sort items into groups by two
attributes (colour, shape, size)!
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #3

 I can
create a graph
3
I ask a question, collect data,
and display it on a graph!
2
“What type of fruit is your favourite?”

1
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apple banana strawberry

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting : “I Can” Poster #8

 Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &
Sort Sort
Task Card #1 Task Card #2
Look around the Sort a pile of
room for things crayons into
that look the same different piles of
and different. alike colours.

Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &

Sort Sort
Task Card #3 Task Card #4
Take two handfuls Sort a basket of
of counting bears. small objects and
Sort them by share your sorting
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colour. rule.
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Sort Sort
Task Card #5 Task Card #6
Think of a yes or no Draw a favourite
question to ask the fruit on a piece of
class. Ask 10 people paper: grape, peach,
to answer. Record or apple. Add to a
answers with a tally. class pictograph.
Mindful MATH Graph & Mindful MATH Graph &
Sort Sort
Task Card #7 Task Card #8
Color in a space on a Draw a pictograph
class bar graph to with 3 dogs, 2 cats,
represent the and 5 fish on it.
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number of letters in
your first name.
 Look for buttons that match.
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Colour each - Numbers
matching pair a to
5different colour.
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #1
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 Colour all the rectangles blue.
Mindful MATH
Colour all - Numbers
the circles yellow. to
5
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #2
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–

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 Sort the items below into two
groups by colouring them two
different colours.

Journal Prompt #4
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–
I sorted by _______________________

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 Do a survey of 5 friends. Ask
Mindful
them what MATH they - like
Numbers
best andto
5colour in a picture to graph
results
Lesson on a pictograph.
1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals
What vegetable do you like best?

Journal Prompt #7
5
4

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–

3
2
1

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 Colour the pictures of things you
Mindful MATH
are likely - Numbers
to see today. to
5
Lesson 1 : Counting to 10 & Matching
Numerals

Journal Prompt #9
Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting–

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 1
DIRECTIONS: Colour the picture that is different in each set.

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 1
DIRECTIONS: Look at the picture on the left. Find the match and
colour it.

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 Mindful MATH
Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 2
DIRECTIONS: Cut, sort, and paste different coloured items into the
correct section.
RED BLUE

YELLOW GREEN

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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask your peers the question and record their answers
using tally marks on the chart below.
Question
What pet do you like best?

Favourite Pet

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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 5
DIRECTIONS: Colour in pictures on the pictograph to match the pictures
above. Cross off pictures as you go.

School Supplies

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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Colour in bars on the graph to match the pictures. Cross
off pictures as you go.

Fruit
5
4
3
2
1

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Name: Graph & Sort - Lesson 6
DIRECTIONS: Colour in bars on the graph to match the pictures. Cross
off pictures as you go.

Celebrations
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4
3
2
1

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Name: Graphs & Sort - Lesson 4
DIRECTIONS: Ask the question “What is your favourite holiday?” and
record data as tally marks in the correct section.

Favourite Holiday
of the Year

Halloween

Christmas

Valentine’s
Day

Easter
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 So Many Shoes!
Colour in a pair of shoes on the pictograph for each shoe card.
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Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Shoe Pictograph for Lesson #5

Name:
Class Scavenger Hunt
Colour in a space on the bar graph for each item you see.

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Spin &to 10 & Matching Numerals

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Play ‘Spin & Graph’ using a paperclip. For every spin, record the data on the bar graph. (lesson #8)
Farm
Lesson 1 : Counting
10
Graph 9

Use the spinner to find out what farm 8

animal will be spun the most. Colour in 1
bar on the graph for each spin.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Spin &to 10 & Matching Numerals

Mindful MATH Graphing & Sorting – Play ‘Spin & Graph’ using a paperclip. For every spin, record the data on the bar graph. (lesson #8)
Lesson 1 : Counting
10
Graph 9

Use the spinner to find out what bug 8

will be spun the most. Colour in 1 bar on
the graph for each spin.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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 ANIMAL GRAPHING Board Game
1. Roll a dice and count that many spaces. 2. Continue until you reach the exit.
3. Colour in a space on the bar graph. 4. Count the total number of animals you saw.

Animals at the Zoo

6
5
4
3
2
1
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The person with the most animals WINS!

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