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What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Measuring Adventure: A Fun Introduction to Measurement for Kindergarten

Welcome to Our Measuring Adventure!

Objective: In this exciting lesson, we will explore the concept of measuring! By the end of our adventure, you'll be able to measure things around you using non-standard units like your hands and feet.

The Magical Measuring Quest

Step 1: Gather Your Measuring Tools!

Begin by gathering some fun measuring tools! Can you find:

• Your hand (yes, we’ll be using our hands!)
• Your foot (what a giant foot we have!)
• A small toy (to compare sizes!)

Step 2: Story Time!

Let’s sit in a circle and enjoy a special story.

Title: “The Search for the Biggest Pumpkin”

Once upon a time in a quiet little village, there was a giant pumpkin growing in Farmer Joe's garden. All the animals wanted to find out how big it really was! The wise old owl decided that they could measure it using their feet and wings. The rabbit hopped around it, and the squirrel measured it with his tiny paws. Each animal used something different to find the pumpkin's size. Can you guess who found the most accurate measurement?

Step 3: Let’s Measure Like the Animals!

After listening to the story, it’s time for some fun!

1. Choose a Spot: Pick a spot in the classroom or outside.
2. Measure Using Our Hands:
   • Stretch your hand and try to measure a desk or a book.
   • Count how many hands long it is!
3. Measure Using Our Feet:
   • Now, let’s use our feet to measure the same object.
   • Count how many feet long it is!

Step 4: Share Your Findings!

Once you’ve measured your items, let’s come back to our circle and share what we found!

• Questions to discuss:
  • “Which object was longer: the desk measured with hands or feet?”
  • “Did anyone find a different measurement?”

Conclusion:

Wrap-Up Discussion: Explain that measuring helps us understand the world around us. Just like the animals in our story, we can choose different ways to measure things depending on what we have!

Let’s celebrate our measuring skills with a special cheer: “We can measure, we can play! Measurement is fun today!”

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Now, let the adventure of measuring begin! 🌟