Measuring with Non-standard Units

This week we worked on measuring using non-standard units. We measured different objects around the room using popsicle sticks and recorded our findings in measurement booklets. For each item we measured we made an estimate and then recorded the actual measurement. We practiced measuring with no gaps and no overlaps between units. 

Next week we will try the same activity using unifix cubes (a much smaller unit). We'll compare the two units of measure and discuss why each object is more unifix cubes long than popsicle sticks.