Mrs Peoples' class are measuring the length of the farm animals. We used non standard units to measure and recorded our results✨️
Here's an example of a fun and simple activity parents can do at home to support this learning:
"Measure with Socks!" Activity
What you need:
A clean sock (or a few of different sizes)
A notebook or paper to record measurements
A pencil
What to do:
1. Ask your child to choose a sock to use as their "measuring tool."
2. Together, pick objects around the house to measure — e.g., the length of the couch, the coffee table, the rug, or even a pet (if it stays still!).
3. Have your child lay the sock end-to-end along the object and count how many socks long it is.
4. Record each item and its measurement (e.g., "The table is 5 socks long").
5. Compare results: Which item was the longest? Which was the shortest?
Learning Outcome: This activity helps children understand length, comparison, and the idea of using units to measure — all while having fun and being hands-on.
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