Block 4: Measurement of Length and Height

Today we are going to compare the length or height of objects using the terms longer, taller and shorter.

Comparing heights.

Understanding the term, shorter.

Comparing objects to blocks of cubes.

Measuring length using non standard units such as paper clips.

Measuring using handspans - but mind your fingers!

Matchsticks are a great resource for early measuring activities.

Comparing with the help of a ruler.

Pages to really think about comparing lengths.

An introduction to the idea of a ruler for measuring.

Beginning to draw and measure other lines.

A first look at estimating length, using centimetres.

Measure the length of an object with a ruler on the page. Please note the ruler is not accurate when printed.