Measurement in Year 1

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

Comparing heights.

Draw a ring round the taller thing in each pair of creatures.

Understanding the term, shorter.

Pages to really think about comparing lengths.

Comparing objects to blocks of cubes.

Comparing the lengths of creatures.

Measure length using objects and comparing.

Measure lengths of ribbons using objects and comparing.

Measure length using objects: problem solving.

An introduction to the idea of a ruler for measuring.

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.

Beginning to draw and measure other lines.

A first look at estimating length, using centimetres.

Introducing the metre as a standard unit.

Comparing with the help of a ruler.

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

Measure using a short ruler length.

Early stages of using the language of capacity: half full etc.

Plenty of bottles, cups and containers needed for this watery activity. Tip: if you want to stay dry use sand!

A saucepan and a selection of cups and mugs for this estimating and measuring activity.

Comparing buckets to see how much sand they hold.

Work out how many glasses of liquid each jug holds.

Which teapot holds the most?

Teapots are the subject of this set of capacity worksheets.

Comparing amounts to a litre and remember: a litre of water weighs a kilo.

Today we are going to look at the meaning of two words we use when measuring.

Today we are going to look at how we can tell if an object is heavier or lighter than another object.

Comparing items on a pair of balance scales.

A set of balance scales and objects to measure needed for this activity.

Measure the mass of objects using cubes on a balance scale.

Judging which object is going to be heavier.

Using knowledge gained from reading scales compare weights of objects.

Some tricky pages comparing weights of an object to a number of buttons.

Interpreting scales to decide which objects are heavier, lighter or equal in weight.

Comparing mass: ordering from the lightest to the heaviest

Compare the mass of objects.

Compare the mass of objects using cubes.

Scales are needed for this fun, practical activity.

Introducing the first metric unit of weight: the kilogram.

A look at the new targets for Measuring in Year 1, including time and money.