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October 29, 2014

Teach Kids Measurement

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Measurement shouldn’t just be something kids do with a ruler and a worksheet. Long before kids can calculate length in inches and centimeters they can start to learn about estimating and measurement with non-standard measurement.

What is non-standard measurement? It’s the process of using something other than a ruler for measurement. It helps kids grasp the concept and encourages problem solving.

Fun Way to Teach Kids Measurement

Teach Kids Measurement

My favorite thing about non-standard measurement is that it’s a science and math activity that doubles as a boredom buster. Since you can use anything you have around to measure it’s the ultimate low prep activity.

Since it’s fall right now we have pumpkins all around we used a pumpkin to measure with. We went around estimating how many pumpkins long different items inside and outside our house would be and then used our trusty pumpkin to check our guesses.

Non-Standard Measurement Activity to Teach Kids to Measure!

To measure with the pumpkin we put our finger on the side of the pumpkin and moved it along the edge of the object we were measuring counting as we moved. If you are using something you have multiples of to measure with (like crayons) you can line them up along the edge. That may be easier for younger kids to do.

Teach Kids to Measure in a Hands On Way!

Making science and math learning hands-on and active is a great way to help kids develop problem solving skills!

The other Move and Learn co-hosts were busy putting together Move and Learn Activities for kids this week too, make sure to check them out!

Other Ways to Move & Learn this week:

  • Hanging Sight Words from The Pleasantest Thing
  • Spider Web Scavenger Hunt from Hands on : as we grow
  • Halloween Themed Movement Activities from Toddler Approved
  • Check out all our Move & Learn activities
  • Lots of ideas on our Pinterest board!

About Megan Sheakoski

Megan is the creator of Coffee Cups and Crayons, a blog full of simple fun and learning. She believes that kids’ activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun and that learning is better with play.

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