Measurement

The students are learning how to measure objects  using non-standard units.  Before we practiced measuring, we discussed why we need to know how to measure and also made a list of non-standard units that we could use in the classroom - we settled on using popsicle sticks today.  Then, the students observed all the WRONG ways I was measuring one of our friends. They realized that to get an accurate recording you can't leave holes, you can't go zigzag, and you have to start and end where the object starts and ends.  To get us familiar with some non-standard units, we set up measuring stations.  Working with a partner, students measured various objects around the classroom using popsicle sticks. Before figuring out how long something was, students made an 'educated' estimate as to how long they thought it was. We then compared and contrasted the size of these objects in comparison to each other. INQUIRE with you child what was longer than the rug and what was shorter than the rug. Were there any objects that were the same?