Capacity: Which Holds More?
For this activity you will need: one large bowl, a big cup, a small cup, a small cooking pot, beans/rice/flour, and a cookie tray to keep the beans from rolling on the table. Pour...
Category: Measurement
Measurement Games on PBS Kids
Try out some of these great games for some extra measurement practice!
Measurement: All About Area
Mrs. Bacchus wants to write a note to Mrs. Stanca. I have a lot to say. Which paper should I use? Why?
Comparing Mass: Light, Heavy, and the Same
We are learning to compare the masses of objects, using words such as heavier, lighter, and the same mass. Play “Which Object Is Heavier?” with your child: • Each player chooses an object (e.g.,...
Measurement Stories: Small, Medium, and Large
We are learning to use the words small, medium, and large to describe objects. Retell one of these two stories by starting at the beginning and telling the story again in your own words....
4 Rules for Measuring Length
We are learning about Measurement. Watch the video below to see Mrs. Bacchus talk about 4 important rules for measuring length (how long something is). Talk about the pictures below. What do you notice?
Shoe Measuring: Non-Standard Units
Measure objects around the house with your shoe. How many shoes long is the bathtub? The carpet? The hallway? Write down the numbers and compare. Which one is the longest or the shortest?
Length, Perimeter, and Area
Learning Goals: I can use measurement terms (words) in ways that make sense. I can look for connections between different ways of measuring. I can estimate and measure to solve problems. I can find...
Capacity: Litres and Millilitres
BIG IDEAS (found here): • When we measure, we compare. • When we measure, it’s a good idea to line things up – to use a common baseline. • When we measure it’s important...
