Maths at Home - Measures

Below is a selection of number activities from our Early Years Foundation Stage collection, which are suitable for parents and children to explore at home together. We hope you enjoy being mathematical as a family!

You may also wish to take a look at our Maths at Home activities for ages 5 to 7, and our article Developing Pattern Awareness with Young Children.

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    Long Creatures

    Age
    3 to 5

    In this task, making a variety of long creatures out of card will provide an opportunity for children to discuss and compare lengths.

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    Mud Kitchen

    Age
    3 to 5

    When playing in this mud kitchen, children will be using the language of size and capacity to choose utensils for different tasks.

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    Cooking With Children

    Age
    3 to 5

    By following some simple recipes in this task, children can practise the skills of measuring and counting ingredients.

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    Beat the Clock

    Age
    3 to 5

    Children use everyday language to talk about time, to compare quantities and to solve problems

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    How Long Are You?

    Age
    3 to 5

    Children use everyday language to talk about size, to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems

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