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Literacy Math: Measurement
How Long is an Inch?
Learn about rulers, and see the length of 1 inch.Instructions
Get Ready
Gather the following materials. We've linked to our suggested choices, but feel free to substitute!
### Read Read “Inch by Inch” by Leo Lionni, or another book of your choice about measurement.
### Be Curious Help your tot learn something new about measurement: rulers. Refer to “How to Teach Kids to Read a Ruler” or another resource of your choice, to help answer questions. Document as you learn, drawing number lines, taking photos of objects next to your ruler, making lists of items that are longer/shorter than your ruler.
* What numbers do you see on this ruler? I see 1, 2, 3… * What else do you see on this ruler? I see a bunch of lines… * Let’s draw our own ruler! * What could we measure with this ruler? Maybe a Lego? A toy train? * Can we find anything that is about 1 inch long?