The Best Measurement Activities for 2nd Grade
Do you need the best measurement activities for centers to use with your 2nd graders? Look no further! These 5 measurement centers are PERFECT for your students.
Width and Length in Centimeters and Inches
Get students practicing using and understanding BOTH sides of a ruler with these fun measurement activities.
Students will pick a card, read the sentence on the card and use a ruler to measure either in inches or in centimeters.
Estimate and Measure
Students will not always have a ruler available to measure something.
It is important we teach them realistic ways to estimate when you don’t have a measurement tool available.
This fun measurement center is a GREAT way to have students do just that.
Students sill make estimates on how many inches and centimeters long each spider is.
When they are done, they will use a ruler to get the actual measurements of the spider.
Measurement Word Problems
Are you looking for measurement activities that help students understand when they would be using measurement in REAL LIFE scenarios?
These measurement word problem task cards are the perfect way for students to see when and how measurement applies in the real world.
Students will read the word problem, solve it on a white board or separate sheet of paper, then find the matching bee with the correct answer. An optional recording sheet is also included.
Comparing Lengths Activities
Perhaps the HARDEST measurement skill for students to master is comparing lengths.
During this activity, students will practice measuring 2 caterpillars lengths. They will then have to subtract to find out how much longer one caterpillar is than another.
This measurement activity is on the more difficult side, and might be better suited for a small teacher led group or repeated practice.
Width, Height and Perimeter
Once students have the hang of measuring the width and length of objects, they are ready to find the perimeter.
While not all 2nd graders might be ready for this skill, it is a great enrichment activity for most.
Students will practice measuring the height and width, then will make an equation to find the perimeter.
Closing
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