Category: Measurement

  • Nesting Four Boxes

    Your Child Will Learn

    About size differences between objects

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather four boxes of different sizes that fit inside one another, or “nest.” (They can be shoe boxes, jewelry boxes, square food storage containers, or a square
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  • Nesting Cups

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to notice size differences between objects

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather 3 round containers that “nest” inside each other (i.e. a small container fits inside a medium container, and the medium container fits inside a
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  • Kitchen Comparisons

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to use kitchen measuring tools to compare volume

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather four clear drinking glasses, measuring cups and spoons, and a larger container full of water (instead of water, you could also use
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  • More or Less Measuring Cups

    Your Child Will Learn

    Comparing volumes to determine which is more or less

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather three clear drinking glasses, measuring cups and spoons, and a large container full of water (instead of water, you could also use
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