Measure with objects

Learning Objectives Compare two objects by length. Use a smaller object to measure a longer object. Say how many 'units' long an object is. Place measuring units end-to-end without gaps. Line up measuring units in a straight line. Explain which object is longer or shorter. How many blocks long is your foot? 🦶 Let's find out together! We will learn to measure things. We will use fun objects like blocks and clips. This helps us see how big things are! Real-World Applications Seeing how many steps to the door 🚪 Building a tall tower with blocks 🧱 Sharing a long fruit snack fairly 🍓 Fitting toys in a box 🧸

TermDefinitionExample MeasureTo find out how long something is.We can measure a book with paper clips. 📖 LengthHow long something is from end to end.The pencil ✏️ has a long length. UnitThe object we use to measure.Our unit is one cube. 🧊 LongerMore big than another thing.A snake 🐍 is longer than a worm 🐛. ShorterMore small than another thing.A ladybug 🐞 is shorter than a crayon. Same LengthTwo things that are the same size.These two pencils are the same length. ✏️ = ✏️

No Gaps Rule Units must touch end-to-end. Don't leave spaces between your blocks. Make them kiss! 😘 Straight Line Rule Line up units in a straight line. Make a straight path next to your object. Don't make a wiggly line. Start at the End Rule Start measuring at the very beginning. Line up your first block with the edge of the object you are measuring.