Age 6Math20 min
Change activity →Let's Measure with Feet
Measure a rug or bed using your child's footsteps.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need A clear path on the floor, Paper to jot numbers.
- Step 1. Choose something to measure, like a rug.
- Step 2. Walk heel-to-toe and count the steps.
- Step 3. Write the number down.
- Step 4. Measure something else and compare.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- A clear path on the floor
- Paper to jot numbers
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Measuring
- Counting
- Comparing
Try this
Is the bed longer or shorter than the rug, in footsteps?