Day 4 - Let's measure!

K-1:
Find an object in your house for measuring - paperclips, pasta noodles, sticky notes, etc.  Next, find three objects that you would like to measure, such as a laptop, a floor tile, your hand or a piece of paper.  Use your measuring tool to measure the length of each object.

Gr. 2-3:

Gather some measuring tools such as a ruler, yardstick and/or measuring tape.  Find three objects around your house to measure.  How many inches is each object?  How many centimeters?  How do inches and centimeters compare?  Try measuring something large, such as a room, in feet.

Gr. 4-5:
Gather some liquid measuring tools from around your house such as, measuring cups.  Find your favorite water bottle or other plastic container.  Use the measuring cup to measure how many cups of water will fit into the container or water bottle.   How many ounces?   How do these measurements compare?