By Tiffany Rudd
One of my favorite math concepts to teach in 3rd grade was measurement. Length is an especially fun one to watch kids experiment with and learn. Recently, on a rainy day, I got out a my favorite picture books about measurement/length to read to the kids. After we read, the kids were super excited to get measuring on their own.
A great way to start exploring measurement is to try measuring using household objects. Cameron discovered that Brooklyn is 6 baby-phones long, 9 Anniston shoes long, and 7 Declan diapers long.
These next three books are my favorites for inspiring kids to measure the world around them...
How Tall, How Short, How Faraway by David Adler
Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
Hershey's Weights & Measures by Jerry Pallotta
So, next time it is rainy or cold and your kids are stuck inside, get out a ruler or measuring tape and let your child loose measuring everything in the house! :)
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