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Preschooler measuring colored blocks on a line.
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Nonstandard Measurement for Preschoolers

Nonstandard measurement uses objects for your toddler and preschooler to explore measurement. A low-prep indoor math activity for kids.
Prep Time3 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Keyword: Easy indoor activities for kids, fine motor activities, kindergarten math activity, math activity, preschool math activitiy

Materials

Instructions

  • Tape white paper to the table.
  • Use a ruler to draw lines with different lengths.
  • Place wooden blocks to the left of the paper.
  • Invite your child to follow the lines with the blocks and begin to measure.

Notes

PRO TIP: Draw a green circle to show where to put the first block. Draw a red circle to show where to stop placing blocks.