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Measure Up

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP2.4c, CD-CP2.4e
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Have the children measure objects or themselves using classroom materials such as links, cubes or markers. Compare this kind of measuring to using a ruler or measuring tape. Talk about how we measure time – in minutes or hours, with a clock or a watch. Ask the children to brainstorm other ways we could tell how long something takes. For example, how long does it take to walk to the cafeteria. Guide them to think of things such as, “We could count and see how high we count” or “We could see how many times we can jump.” Discuss their ideas. Which ones seem most practical? Which ones would be hard to do? Choose a method and try it out. This can be done in small group.  

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