It won't take young mathematicians long to learn how to measure length with this fun, hands-on activity. Working in pairs, children use Unifix® or snap cubes to measure and record the lengths of different classroom objects. To extend the activity for early finishers, consider providing a series of questions asking them to compare the lengths they recorded, or have them measure the objects again using a different manipulative. This simple activity can easily be modified to meet the individual needs of learners, making it a great addition to math centers in primary grade classrooms.

Concepts

length, measurement

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Additional Tags

length, measurement, length unit, measuring length, math

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Pros

• Pictures are included that show students performing the activity
• Lesson includes additional activities for extending learning about length measurement
• Activity can be performed with any available manipulatives

Cons

• The teacher is required to create a worksheet or graphic organizer for recording length measurements

Common Core

1.MD.A.2 MP5 MP6