Measurement

This month in math we're studying measurement.  Our children are learning how to measure with standard (centimeters) and non-standard (paper clips) units.  Through our investigations we have uncovered 4 tips for measuring:

1. Line up objects by their endpoints
2. Connect the length units
• No overlapping
• No gaps
3. The length units must be the same length

Consider allowing your child to use non-standard units to measure items around your house using the above guidelines.  Children could measure using toothpicks, paper clips, pennies, etc.  Or, if you have a standard measuring tape or ruler around the use the children could measure using centimeters.  1st graders can also practice ordering groups of objects from shortest to longest and longest to shortest.  

Our next investigation in math will involve organizing and analyzing data using charts and graphs.  You can prepare your child for our upcoming topic by reviewing how to draw and read tally marks to match numbers up to 30.