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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Measuring furniture with a 1 Metre ruler for preschoolers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Measuring Furniture with a 1 Metre Ruler

Topic

Measuring Furniture with a 1 Metre Ruler

Objectives

Students will understand the concept of measuring length using a ruler.
Students will practice measuring furniture items with a 1 metre ruler.
Students will develop spatial awareness and fine motor skills.

Materials

1 Metre rulers (enough for each student or pair)
Various small furniture items (e.g., chairs, tables, cushions)
Measuring worksheets
Whiteboard and markers
Tape measure (optional, for demonstration)

Grade/Age Group

Preschoolers (approximately 4-5 years old)

Subject

Mathematics

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on measurement and geometry.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the concept of measuring with a ruler. Discuss the importance of measurement in daily life.
2	Demonstration	5 minutes	Show students how to use the 1 metre ruler. Measure a small piece of furniture as a class.
3	Guided Practice	10 minutes	Students pair up and practice measuring different furniture items around the classroom using rulers.
4	Worksheet Activity	5 minutes	Distribute measuring worksheets where students can record their measurements of the items.
5	Review and Wrap Up	5 minutes	Discuss what they learned about measuring. Review common mistakes and clarify concepts.

Homework

Students will have a simple measuring activity at home (e.g., measure a family member or a toy) which will be checked by asking them to submit their written measurements without presenting them in front of the class.