Block 4: Measurement of Length and Height

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.