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Block by Block

Measurement Exploration

Day 97of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand basic measurement using non-standard units (blocks)

2

Practice lining up blocks to measure different objects

3

Develop curiosity about size and measurement

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 11:1

“A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but a just weight is his delight.”

— Proverbs 11:1 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of accurate measurement and precision

📦 Materials Needed

  • Building blocks
  • Various household objects to measure
  • BibleMouse Measurement Worksheet
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's remember how we measured with our hands yesterday and explore measuring with blocks today.

💭 Review Question: How many hand-spans long was your favorite toy?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll use blocks to measure different objects around our learning space.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Blocks can help us measure things
  • We'll line up blocks next to objects
  • Count how many blocks long something is
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What can we measure with our blocks?
  • Do you think this book is longer or shorter than 5 blocks?
3Activity: Block Measurement Adventure (6 min)
hands-on

Students measure various objects using blocks, recording their discoveries

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose an object to measure
  2. Line up blocks next to the object
  3. Count how many blocks long it is
  4. Write the number on your BibleMouse worksheet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child line up blocks carefully

Challenge: Measure multiple objects and compare lengths

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned about measuring with blocks!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we use to measure today?
  • How many blocks long was your favorite object?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue our measurement journey with linking cubes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Non-standard measurement helps children understand size relationships

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Help child align blocks carefully
  • Make measuring fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping blocks straight and counting accurately

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent block alignment and basic counting skills

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Measure items outside
  • Draw pictures of measured objects in BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

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