Dot Tally: Count the Dots and Write the Total

In this activity, children will count the number of dots shown in different groups or patterns and write the total. It’s a simple yet effective way to practice counting, number writing, and subitizing skills—especially helpful in early math development.

Skills You Build:

• Counting groups of objects accurately

• Recognizing dot patterns (subitizing)

• Writing numbers clearly

• Strengthening one-to-one correspondence

• Building foundational number sense