We found different objects to measure using the tape. I showed her how to line up the object at the bottom of the tape and to look at the top of the object to find the number for the measurement.
After measuring the popsicle stick, I showed her how you could use that to estimate how long other objects were. For example the little doll was just about a stick and a half.
Then we used J-jo's bead toy (beads on an sewing elastic) to measure things. How many things could we find that were 6 beads long.
Bear much preferred the measuring tape to the nonstandard measuring tool.
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great post!
ReplyDeleteAnna is the same way. Non-standard measurements didn't fascinate her quite as much as real tapes and rulers. I think they understand that rulers and tapes are adult devices that they are allowed to handle while non-standard measurements is some sort of game created by adults for their amusement.
ReplyDeleteThose Ikea tape measures are the best! I also bought a retractable bear tape measure but we haven't used it much yet.
ReplyDeleteThe tape measure is good for reading numbers but the non-standard lengths are good for getting a feel for different sizes. We may measure using out feet or hands next (helpful when you don't have a tape measure around) and talk about how different size hands/feet changes the number.
My kids love the measuring tapes at Ikea as well. But, you've used it in a much better way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever girl Bear is! I wonder if James would be interested in this... only one way to find out! :) Hope you all are doing well!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to grab those tapes from IKEA! We were just there and it didn't even cross my mind! We spent last week measuring with gummy worms. The kids loved it!
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