Customary and Metric Measurements - 1

Find It!
In this activity, children will find objects that are about the same length as the number of cubes shown.

Home Measurement
Children will explore the concept of size and improve their measurement skills as they compare the heights of those near and dear to them.

Measurement
This activity uses outdoor playground equipment to reinforce measurement comparisons of taller and shorter. Comes with a printable Student Activity Sheet.

Measuring Mania
Measure objects in your classroom — a desk, a book, the chalkboard — but DON'T use a ruler. Use your hands, feet, blocks, paper, pencils, or just about anything to measure the objects.

Measuring Up Apples
Students learn how to measure by using standard forms of measuring tools; including ruler, tape measure, yard stick, and meter stick.

Piglets
This activity strengthens children's understanding of weight and length, as well as reinforcing the differences between units of measurement.

Size By Your Eyes
Each time Max asks about size, students have to decide: Is one of the things smaller and one of the things larger? Or are they about the same size? Comes with a printable Activity Sheet, a list of Extra Challenges, and a Teacher's Guide that includes National Standards Correlations.