Okay friends...I am in need of some help from all you creative teachers! Within the next two weeks I know that my unannounced observation is going to happen. I know this because there are only two of us left and our principal plans to be done with them before Spring Break.
We use the enVisions math series and I begin Measurement on Thursday. I looked on TpT and did not see any cute measurement units (if I over looked one that you have used, please tell me). Can anyone give me some cute/fun ideas for this unit? I really appreciate your advice!
THANKS!!
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I just finished up measurement last week... but I couldn't find any cute stuff either, but what I always do is more hands on stuff, which my principals loves, but since we measure using different "tools" i have them measure the carpet using tools around the classroom, the favorite one being their feet. Then we graph to see the different sizes and amounts... it is a fun way to show how "feet" came into use! I know it isn't "cute," but my kids did enjoy it! Good luck!
I teach first grade - so I'm probably no help. We still use nonstandard units. We measured different objects around the room using popsicle sticks, then measured the same objects using unifix cubes. Another day we measured a jumprope using my feet {we guessed then measured for everything} then several kids' feet. Yet another way to drive home the concept of the smaller the unit the more you'll need to measure...{which eventually transfers to standard units...cm, inches,etc.}
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Did you try pinterest for measurement ideas?
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