Inchworm, inchworm, Measuring the marigold. You and your arithmetic... You'll probably go far! So here is the beginning of my Kindergarten Measurement Unit. This is a fun unit, and that's a great thing, because we spend a lot of time on it! The unit is divided into 4 sections: length, surface area, weight and capacity. (We're also supposed to do temperature, but we cover that so much in science that we skip it in math). As with everything, we start out with lots and lots of hands-on, concrete learning activities. But once I feel like they have had enough practice, I give them a more abstract problem so that they can apply what they've learned. So let's start with LENGTH! In Texas, kindergartners only need to be able to compare 2 or 3 objects and tell whether they are longer, shorter or the same (and the Common Core Standards look similar). But my children usually master that concept very quickly, so we move on to measuring with non-standard units. K(10) Measurement. The student directly compares the attributes of length, area, weight/mass, capacity, and/or relative temperature. The student uses comparative language to solve problems and answer questions. The student is expected...
Non-standard Measurement Activities PDF--center activities for exposure to measuring. Simple set up! Free printable.
I want to first share a cute non-standard measurement activity. I did this with my kiddos and they really liked the lesson. If you can t...
One of the math standards for Kindergarten is describing measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. (Measurement) Kinders...
KINDERGARTEN MATH - UNIT 3 I am so excited to have my new Measurement and Data kindergarten math unit posted and ready to share with you. So far this year, my sweet kinders have learned so much in math. We have mastered 1:1 correspondence, reading and writing numerals to 20, counting to 10
We have been measuring and comparing the lengths of objects using a cube stick. The following class chart shows some of our findings. ...
Last week we dove into non-standard measurement! It was a lot of fun, thanks to my buddy Reagan , and her sweet little pack! To introduce...
Teaching measurement skills using inquiry play-based activities with open investigations, explorations, and small group, guided instruction, are best for young children.
This month we worked on measurement! The FDK expectation that we focused on was: M2.1 compare and order two or more objects according to an appropriate
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Last year I helped open a brand-new school. Blogging was not on my priority list. Opening a new school was the most amazing experience but I have never worked so hard in my life! In July we will be entering our second year and our team is growing with two new teachers. We will now have SIX first grade teachers! One of the hardest parts of leaving my past school was leaving my first grade team. They are an amazing group of women and we had so much fun! We all were very different teachers and we didn't agree on everything and that was okay because we respected and trusted each other enough to not cause conflict and drama. Our laughter in the lunchroom could be heard all the way down the hall and I still cherish the amazing relationships that we built. Hopefully you have also been blessed to work on a "fun" team. Fun teams happen when teachers feel connected with each other, there is respect, acceptance, communication and most importantly everyone is collaborating and working towards the same goal. I am meeting my team tonight for dinner and drinks and I wanted to give them a small gift to start the year in a fun way. My most borrowed teacher tool last year was my awesome staple-remover. We are provided with "The Claw" from our district and let's be real, it is garbage! I didn't spend $16 on a roll of Fadeless Paper to have it ruined by "The Claw". This staple remover is less than $4 and it's MAGNETIC! I bought each of my teammates one from Amazon and attached this little tag (because who doesn't love Ryan) and my team gifts are done and I know my team is going to be thrilled! Click here to download the tag.
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Can you believe we are already half way through May? Time’s-a-tickin’! We only have 15 more days of school left. But, SHHHH! Don’t tell my kiddos!! Even though summer vacation is just around the corner, we’re still in full on learning mode in the Applicious classroom. For the past few weeks, we’ve been working on […]
Well hello there, friends! Sorry for the absence this week... soccer season started for our little one, plus lots of birthday parties, family
Jump into this non-standard magnetic measurement activity for preschoolers and introduce non-standard measurement using magnetic tiles.
These fun and engaging hands on measurement activities will help teachers plan and implement lessons on length, capacity and mass. Includes a FREEBIE!
This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!
