Bar Graphs for Kids
How can you teach Bar Graphs for kids? The answer is simply by asking them! You can start by giving them written data and having them fill out a blank bar graph. But then you can have lots more fun (and teach more) by asking them questions and counting votes. You can turn a small group or classroom into a survey, and have everyone make a bar graph of the answers! The best part is, each bar graph will be a little different. Some students will choose different minimum and maximum vertical axis numbers. Some people will rearrange the groups on the horizontal axis. As long as the right numbers are shown with the right categories, each person can make and use their bar graph their own way. Simply asking questions to the group can get you the data to make your own bar graphs!