Students compare the size of their hands to objects around the classroom to find ones that are “just right.”
Why is this important?
Children need many opportunities to explore the attribute of length and the idea of comparison.
All measurement involves a “fair” comparison.
Common Core Alignment
Measurement and Data
Source: 10-11 Pre-K Training Video • Copyright: © Erikson Institute • Content ID: EMTR076 ①
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