Find and Measure Activity
Using this Find and Measure Activity, students measure common objects to the nearest unit to build their measurement skills.
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How to teach Measurement
Using this Find and Measure Activity, students measure common objects to the nearest unit to build their measurement skills.
Being able to measure correctly is an important life skill. This activity gives your students practice measuring to the nearest unit.
Students measure each object in units using the provided cubes. Then, they write the measurement in units.
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If you are using this activity, your students are probably learning about measurement.
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You may introduce the activity by leading a discussion about how to measure an object correctly. Next, create an anchor chart with tips from your students so they have a reference while they work. Then, students work independently or with a partner to complete the activity. As students measure, make sure to monitor and ask questions so that measurements are correct. Once finished, have students practice estimating the length of objects in the classroom.
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