Measuring Familiar Things

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Explore the different properties of familiar items through measurement 

Using a range of measurement methods, educators and children work together to explore familiar items. As children make comparisons based on size, weight and volume, educators model numeracy language to describe the concepts being explored.

Stage: Birth to Level 2

This resource supports:

Integrated teaching and learning approach

  • Guided Play and Learning

HITS

  • Collaborative Learning

VEYLDF Practice Principles

  • Assessment for Learning and Development

VEYLDF Learning Outcomes

  • Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world – Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment.
  • Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. Children transfer and adapt what they have learnt from one context to another

Cross-curricular

  • Science

Audience

  • Early childhood practitioners

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Plan
  • Question/Analyse

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Reflective Prompt

How could you include the ideas from this resource to foster learning about estimation and measurement in routine times?

Reflective Prompt

How could you include the ideas from this resource to foster learning about estimation and measurement in routine times?