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A preschool boy using a spoon with pom poms to pour them into a glass jar to measure.
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Non-Standard Measurement with Pom Poms for Preschoolers

Measurement activities are simple to create at home and are hands-on. Play this non-standard measurement with pom poms with your preschooler.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Keyword: Easy indoor activities for kids, math activity, preschool math activitiy, preschool measurement

Materials

Instructions

  • Gather a few reusable containers. It is preferable to have the same size to talk about how many pom poms went into each, however it is not an absolute. Use what you have this time and save containers for the next time your child plays.
  • Add painter’s tape to each container.
  • Add a container of pom poms into the large sensory bin.
  • Place a spoon in the bin of pom poms.
  • Invite your preschooler to begin adding pom poms into the jar until they reach the line.

Notes

This sensory math activity helps my four-year-old hold his hand steady as he pours the pom poms into each container to reach the line.
Conversation Starters:
  • How many pom poms will fit into this jar?
  • Which jar has more pom poms than the other?
  • What happens when I fill the pom poms past the line?
Scooping into a container helps:
  • Improve hand-eye coordination
  • Strengthen hand and arm muscles
  • Practice grasping small objects with more proficiency (Hello, fine motor!)