Comments on: Inch by Inch

By: Melanie B.

Melanie B. — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:30:37 +0000

What a fun activity, perfect for any time of year! I wish I had more kid-safe tape measures for my daycare because I’m sure that my three-year-olds would eat this activity up.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:30:50 +0000

I liked that this concept was explored outside. I usually would do this in the classroom, so later in the year when the students are ready for something new to do, this would be fun!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:50:36 +0000

Love to try this but not with the measuring tapes maybe with string or something to see if they get it

By: Esther

Esther — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:58:00 +0000

This is an amazing way to allow children to really investigate measuring and working together. l

By: Renea Flynn

Renea Flynn — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:40:06 +0000

I like the idea of children being able to be outside and realize numbers can be used with nature as well, not just in the classroom.

By: Lore J

Lore J — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:13:10 +0000

Seeing this gets me excited about teaching math and brings back some of my own childhood memories of playing with tape measures

By: Elaine Wheatley

Elaine Wheatley — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:51:27 +0000

I find this activity supports children’s curiosity and motivation for learning outdoors. Using the measuring tools also enhances their critical thinking and problem solving abilities as well.

By: Paola

Paola — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:05:38 +0000

I really like the idea of taking the kids out and letting them pick and choose what nature objects they want to measure. This is something I want to try with my daughter as well.

By: Yureiny Contreras

Yureiny Contreras — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:49:34 +0000

This is a great activity to do with your children. By using real tools like the measuring tape to measure the trees, branches, and other objects from nature or around them is a great way to learn, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors.

By: Melissa Mack

Melissa Mack — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:22:59 +0000

As a child I was uninterested in math. I became an adult uninterested in math. I became a teacher eager to teach math because a teacher showed me how math could be fun and an exciting part of my everyday world. I now teach preschoolers how they can use math in their everyday world. Continue to strive for the sake of uninterested children to become interested in a subject that many find boring, hard or just plain old useless! Together we can show them the fun,interesting and useful side of math.