Teaching non-standard measurement and data to Kindergarten students allows them to communicate their reasoning and mathematical thinking. When students become comfortable and efficient in understanding and using these forms of measurement, they are able to eventually apply these skills to standard units and more complex data analysis.
In this math unit, students will learn how to:
*Identify attributes for measurement (i.e. big, heavy, tall, long, short, etc.)
*Compare and order objects
*Use non-standard units to measure common objects
*Collect and compare data
In Kindergarten Math Made Fun Unit 8, students will be given a variety of opportunities to measure items and analyze data. Math becomes hands-on, fun and engaging as students master the centers. This unit is loaded with 27 Hands-On Centers and 37 NO PREP Practice Pages!
KINDERGARTEN MATH MADE FUN CURRICULUM
Check out the other Kindergarten Math Units in action:
Unit 4 (Comparing Numbers 1-10)
Click here to check out the 1st Grade Math Made Fun Curriculum!
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LET’S LOOK AT THE MATH CENTERS FOR UNIT 8 IN ACTION…
CENTER NUMBER 1: Measure with Pennies
Flip a card. Find the item in your classroom. Measure the item using pennies. Record the length on the recording sheet.
CENTER NUMBER 2: Measuring Veggies
Use unit snap cubes to measure the vegetables. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 3: Let’s Measure it! Puppy Dogs
Use the paw print ruler to measure the height of the dogs. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 4: Let’s Measure it! Pencils
Use the pencil sharpener ruler to measure the length of the pencils. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 5: Measure with Pennies and Paperclips
Use pennies and paperclips to measure the objects. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 6: Measure with Snap Cubes and Links
Use snap cubes and links to measure the objects. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 7: Measure with Feet (non-standard)
Use the feet to measure the items. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 8: Roll and Cover Comparing Weights
Roll a die. Cover an object that matches the weight comparison.
CENTER NUMBER 9: Roll and Cover Comparing Heights
Roll a die. Cover an object that matches the height comparison.
CENTER NUMBER 10: Roll and Cover Comparing Lengths
Roll a die. Cover an object that matches the length comparison.
CENTER NUMBER 11: Comparing Weight
Compare the weight of a gallon of milk with the objects. Sort the objects to the correct card.
CENTER NUMBER 12: Comparing Length
Compare the length of a flashlight with the objects. Sort the objects to the correct card.
CENTER NUMBER 13: Comparing Height
Compare the height of a blender with the objects. Sort the objects to the correct card.
CENTER NUMBER 14: Spin and Cover Weight
Two players take turns spinning the spinner. The player who spins finds an object that matches the spin and covers it.
CENTER NUMBER 15: Spin and Cover Height
Two players take turns spinning the spinner. The player who spins finds an object that matches the spin and covers it.
CENTER NUMBER 16: Spin and Cover Length
Two players take turns spinning the spinner. The player who spins finds an object that matches the spin and covers it.
CENTER NUMBER 17: Weight- True or False
Flip two cards. Place them on the scale. Compare the weight of the two objects. Decide if the scale is true or false. Record your answers.
CENTER NUMBER 18: Compare Heights
Compare the heights of the two caterpillars. Complete the sentence on the recording sheet.
CENTER NUMBER 19: Sort and Classify Seasons
Flip a card. Look at the picture and decide if it is a summer item or a winter item.
CENTER NUMBER 20: Sort and Classify Animals
Flip a card. Look at the animal and decide if it has two legs or four legs. Write how many animals are in each category in the boxes.
CENTER NUMBER 21: Venn Diagram- Sort and Classify
Flip a card. Look at the picture and decide if it is a circle, the color blue, or both. Record how many of each type in the boxes.
CENTER NUMBER 22: Sort and Classify Transportation
Count the vehicles. Then color the correct number of boxes to show the number of vehicles. Write the number for each and answer the questions.
CENTER NUMBER 23: Sort and Classify Sweet Treats
Count the treats. Then color the correct number of boxes to show the number of treats. Write the number for each and answer the questions.
CENTER NUMBER 24: Sort and Classify Dinosaurs
Count the dinosaurs. Then color the correct number of boxes to show the number of dinosaurs. Write the number for each and answer the questions.
CENTER NUMBER 25: Sort and Classify Fruit
Count the fruit. Then color the correct number of boxes to show the number of fruit. Write the number for each and answer the questions.
CENTER NUMBER 26: Measurement with Pets
Flip a card. Count the number of units for the height or length of the object. Record your answer.
CENTER NUMBER 27: Count and Graph
Count the number of each type of object. Then color the boxes to show the number of each type of object. Write the number of each type.
THERE ARE 37 NO PREP PRACTICE PAGES INCLUDED IN UNIT 8
For each page, there is a grade level standard attached so you know EXACTLY what you are covering! You can feel confident that ALL the standards for Kindergarten are being covered!
I place the NO Prep Practice pages in sheet protectors in a binder…
LET’S SEE SOME PICTURES IN ACTION…
HOW DO I ORGANIZE THE UNITS?
I chose to store the math centers in Sterilite bins, because they don’t take up too much space. It is a tight fit, but I find that they work nicely for me. However, if you choose, you could store the centers in a larger container as well. Within the bin, each math center is stored in a gallon sized ziplock baggie.
You can purchase Unit 8 individually HERE or
Click here to check out the 1st Grade Math Made Fun Curriculum!
Hi, Annie!
I love your products and have been studying this kindergarten bundle. I would like to know if you are planning to create a 1st grade and 2nd grade math bundle. I am an elementary resource teacher with very few math resources. It would be an awesome seamless transition from one grade to the next using your products.
Thank you!
Deb
Hi Deb!
Thank you for your kind words! Yes, I do plan on making 1st and 2nd grade. I’ve already started working on the 1st Grade Math Curriculum, so stay tuned!
Kindly,
Annie
Do you make homeschool versions, as in cheaper option without group work or things needed for classroom??
Hello!
The math centers come with a black and white version to save on colored ink. You don’t have to laminate the pieces if you are using it for a homeschool room, but you can if you’d like to keep them for future use and review. These packets also come with the NO PREP component, which you can use on its own. I hope that helps!
Kindly,
Annie