This back to school activity is a fun way for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten age kids to learn about measuring! These preschool measurement activities us a measurement worksheets along with manipluatives for a FUN, hands-on math activity for preschoolers. By using manipulative we are able to engage our kids in math and creative thinking skills. Simply print back to school worksheet and you are ready to play and learn!
In preschool and lower elementary our goal is to teach kids concepts. Especially when we are talking about math. Details like formulas and units of measurement are not our goal. We want kids to had a deep foundational understanding about a concept before we start focusing on the smaller details. In regards to measurement, we want our preschoolers to understand what the concept of measurement is before we focus in on details like the various units of measurement. Because of this we often measure with objects instead of using a ruler.
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Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ back to school printables pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template.
Your preschooler will measure the various school supplies items in this back to school themed activity. We used counting cubes for measuring, but any identically sized object will work. Mini erasers, pom poms, and beads are all great suggestions.
Start by printing the template. Now, starting at the bottom, place counting cubes on the school supplies touching one another until they reach the top of the school supply.
Count how many cubes it took to reach the top. Repeat for each school supply
k and kindergarten age students work on some fun preschool summer math. While this measurement activity probably seems a little unconventional to adults but they are utterly engaging to kids. We want to hook our kid's interest and attention by focusing on hands-on play and manipulatives that they can touch and feel while they learn. Simply download pdf file with summer worksheets for preschoolers and you are ready for a preschool summer activity." width="200" height="300" />
