Age 5Math20 min
Change activity →Let's Measure with Hands
Measure a table or rug with hand spans and record the number.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need A table or rug, Paper, A pencil.
- Step 1. Show a hand span.
- Step 2. Walk hands along the edge.
- Step 3. Count the spans.
- Step 4. Write the number.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- A table or rug
- Paper
- A pencil
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Measuring
- Counting
- Recording
Try this
Is the sofa longer than the table in hand spans?