MeAsuRInG

LenGtHs
 RemINdeRs
There will be a lot of partner talk today
so make sure you respect each other and
be kind to one another at all times.
 RevIeW
Yesterday, you used a ruler to measure
objects on paper. Today, you will
measure objects around the classroom.
 WorDs To kNOw
Length
- How long an object is from start to end

Estimation
- A guess
 ParTnER taLk
Tell your partner ONE thing you know about
measuring objects
 WhY arE
meASurEMenTs
imPOrTanT?
Measurement tools make our lives better and more
safe
 ParTnER taLk
What might happen if you built a house without
measuring?
 ParTnER taLk
What might happen if you didn’t measure the sugar
while baking cookies?
Let’S tRy!
Measuring Length
YoU TrY!
 RemINdeRs
- Walk with the ruler near your
chest
- Stay away from the teacher’s desk
- Take turns measuring objects
- WALK safely around the
classroom
- Only measure the toys that are
out
- HAVE FUN!
MEasURe….
- Your nametag
- Your pencil
- Your eraser
- Books
- Toys
- Stuffed animals
- Plus more