Listen and Tally
Listening activities develop auditory processing and connect counting to real-world applications like a pilot listening to instructions.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Air Travel
- Learning area: Numeracy
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Use listening skills for counting
- Create tally marks
- Match tally marks to numerals
Materials
- Coins
- Tin can
- Individual white boards
- Dry erase markers
Instructions
Children listen to sounds and create corresponding tally marks, then write the matching numeral.
Educator tip
Connect to the theme by saying, 'Air traffic controllers must listen very carefully, just like you did!'
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe accuracy in tally marks and numeral writing.