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Related Activities to Try at Home

Comparing Jumps This is a good activity for outdoors. Use chalk to mark a starting point and then measure how far different people jump. Talk about how to measure the jumps and compare the lengths. You might ask, “How much longer is this jump than that one?” or “How much farther would this person need to jump to go the same distance as that one?”

Math and Literature Here are some suggestions for children's books that contain ideas about linear measurement and time. Enjoy reading them together and discuss the mathematics you find.

Cleary, Brian P. How Long or How Wide? A Measuring Guide.

Pinczes, Elinor J. Inchworm and a Half.

Robbins, Ken. For Good Measure.

Schwartz, David M. Millions to Measure.

Sweeney, Joan. Me and the Measure of Things.

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