Comparing and Ordering Lengths

Posted: April 13, 2016

We had lots of fun in math class lately. In our measurement units we have been checking out how long/ tall and short things are compared to each other.

You may want to have some fun with this at home! Here are some ideas: Line your family up in order of height;  line up shoes in order of length; roll out playdoh (or cookie dough ! ) - who can make the longest :"snake"? ; line up the stuffed animals in order of height...

Sesame Street has fun with this concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVJQcwga0eI  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USGCnq0SRms and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtDBSvDbzxA

Ask your child about "the same starting point" as you watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAWHivueHzg

Here is a link to some printable worksheets that address this topic too: http://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/tall-short.php