Early Measurement Magic
Introduces basic measurement concepts using everyday objects.
Description : Through hands-on experiments with length, weight, and volume, toddlers learn to compare and measure objects, linking math to the real world.
Category : Math
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Measurement Magic
Section 1: What is Measurement?
- Lesson 1: Discovering Measurement
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Measurement
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Need for Measurement
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding the Need for Measurement
Section 2: Introduction to Length
- Lesson 1: Finding Long and Short Objects
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding Long and Short Objects
- Lesson 2: Measuring with Simple Tools
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Measuring with Simple Tools
Section 3: Introduction to Weight
- Lesson 1: Exploring Light and Heavy
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Light and Heavy
- Lesson 2: Comparing by Hand
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Comparing by Hand
Section 4: Introduction to Volume
- Lesson 1: Learning About Full and Empty
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning About Full and Empty
- Lesson 2: Pouring and Observing
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Pouring and Observing
Section 5: Measurement in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Measuring Toys
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Measuring Toys
- Lesson 2: Measuring Snacks
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Measuring Snacks
Module 2: Exploring Length in a Hands-On Way
Section 1: Comparing Tall and Short
- Lesson 1: Identifying Tall vs. Short
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Tall vs. Short
- Lesson 2: Using String to Measure
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using String to Measure
Section 2: Hands-on with Sticks and Lines
- Lesson 1: Matching Sticks by Length
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Matching Sticks by Length
- Lesson 2: Lining Up Objects
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Lining Up Objects
Section 3: Fun with Rulers
- Lesson 1: Reading a Ruler Together
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Reading a Ruler Together
- Lesson 2: Drawing Lines with Marked Spaces
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drawing Lines with Marked Spaces
Section 4: Measuring with Your Body
- Lesson 1: Measuring Hand Spans
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Measuring Hand Spans
- Lesson 2: Counting Steps as Measures
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Counting Steps as Measures
Section 5: Outdoor Length Adventures
- Lesson 1: Measuring a Garden Path
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Measuring a Garden Path
- Lesson 2: Observing Shadows for Length
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Observing Shadows for Length
Module 3: Discovering the Weight World
Section 1: Introduction to Weight
- Lesson 1: Light Versus Heavy
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Light Versus Heavy
- Lesson 2: Using a Simple Balance
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using a Simple Balance
Section 2: Sorting with Fruits and Toys
- Lesson 1: Sorting Light and Heavy Toys
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Sorting Light and Heavy Toys
- Lesson 2: Weighing Fruits on a Scale
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Weighing Fruits on a Scale
Section 3: Exploring Weight Through Movement
- Lesson 1: Rolling Toys and Feeling Weight
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Rolling Toys and Feeling Weight
- Lesson 2: Floating Versus Sinking Objects
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Floating Versus Sinking Objects
Section 4: Balancing Fun
- Lesson 1: Building Balance with Blocks
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building Balance with Blocks
- Lesson 2: Pile and Compare Activity
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Pile and Compare Activity
Section 5: Weight in the World Around Us
- Lesson 1: Comparing Household Objects
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Comparing Household Objects
- Lesson 2: The Tale of the Heavy Elephant
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: The Tale of the Heavy Elephant
Module 4: Volume and Space Adventures
Section 1: Introduction to Volume
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Big and Small Containers
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognizing Big and Small Containers
- Lesson 2: Exploring Cups and Buckets
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Cups and Buckets
Section 2: Liquid Experiments
- Lesson 1: Pouring Water into Containers
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Pouring Water into Containers
- Lesson 2: Comparing Container Sizes
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Comparing Container Sizes
Section 3: Hands-on with Sand and Rice
- Lesson 1: Filling Jars with Sand
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Filling Jars with Sand
- Lesson 2: Transferring Rice to Measure Volume
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Transferring Rice to Measure Volume
Section 4: Creating Mixtures
- Lesson 1: Mixing Colors with Water
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mixing Colors with Water
- Lesson 2: How Many Spoons of Water?
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Many Spoons of Water?
Section 5: Volume in the Environment
- Lesson 1: Measuring a Water Jug
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Measuring a Water Jug
- Lesson 2: Talking about Rain and Puddles
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Talking about Rain and Puddles
Module 5: Measurement in Our Daily Life
Section 1: Recap of Length, Weight, and Volume
- Lesson 1: What Have We Learned?
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Have We Learned?
- Lesson 2: Comparing Different Measurements
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Comparing Different Measurements
Section 2: Fun Measurement Activities
- Lesson 1: Scavenger Hunt for Measurement
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Scavenger Hunt for Measurement
- Lesson 2: Building and Measuring Sets
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Building and Measuring Sets
Section 3: Outdoor Explorations
- Lesson 1: Measuring the Playground
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Measuring the Playground
- Lesson 2: Nature’s Measurements: Leaves and Branches
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Nature’s Measurements: Leaves and Branches
Section 4: Art and Measurement
- Lesson 1: Drawing with Measured Lines
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drawing with Measured Lines
- Lesson 2: Crafting with Measured Pieces
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Crafting with Measured Pieces
Section 5: Celebration of Measurement Magic
- Lesson 1: Sharing a Measurement Story
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing a Measurement Story
- Lesson 2: Measurement Party and Review
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Measurement Party and Review