aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Measuring
Quantity	1
Any other preferences

Measuring Magic: An Engaging Introduction to Measuring for Preschool

Lesson Introduction

Welcome, young explorers! Today we’re going to embark on a magical journey into the world of measuring! 🌟

Storytime Start

1. The Tale of Wiggly Worm and Snappy Snail

Gather the children around and begin with a captivating story:

Once upon a time, in a bright and bubbly garden, lived Wiggly Worm and Snappy Snail. Wiggly Worm loved to crawl all over the garden, but he was always curious about how long he was! Snappy Snail, however, moved slowly but had a big, shiny measuring tape he adored. One sunny morning, they decided to find out who was longer: Wiggly Worm or Snappy Snail!

2. Introducing Measuring Tools

After sharing the story, pull out some fun measuring tools like:

• A bright tape measure
• Colourful blocks of different lengths
• A ruler with friendly animal characters on it

Ask the children: “What do you think Snappy Snail used to measure Wiggly Worm? Let’s explore together!”

Interactive Activity

3. Measure and Move

• Draw a giant measuring line on the floor using colourful tape.
• Invite the children to take turns measuring themselves against the line. “Are you longer than Wiggly Worm or Snappy Snail?”

Encourage them to shout out their findings, practice using words like "longer", "shorter", and "the same".

Conclusion

Wrap up the introduction with an exciting question:

“Now that we've met Wiggly Worm and Snappy Snail, are you ready to measure all kinds of things? Let’s start finding out how tall, long, and big things are around us!”

---

Visual Aids

Use pictures of Wiggly Worm and Snappy Snail beside measuring tools to keep the children engaged visually. This approach will not only capture their attention but also provide a practical context for measuring, making learning fun and memorable!