When completing this part of the activity it is important that each object is measured from the same starting point.
Ask your child “do they think you are shorter or taller than me (parent) and why?” Can you find a stuffed toy in the basket that is shorter than you? Model/guide using the height chart. Start by measuring your child’s height first and show them where they sit on the height chart.They are super cute! See below for more details and images. They have a large range of different height charts, such as fire trucks, castles and animals for any child’s interest. Hippo Blue are currently running a promotion where all height charts are ½ price until the 21 st June 2015. These height charts are removable and come personalised with your child’s name. You will need a basket filled with stuffed toys of various heights and a height chart. Be sure to scroll down and leave a comment for your chance to win. Today Hippo Blue is giving away 1 Height Chart similar to the Elephant Height Chart featured in this activity. Children will also have the opportunity to compare heights and arrange them from tallest to shortest.
This measuring height activity is a great opportunity to talk about the concept of measurement and use measurement related language to describe which toy is taller or shorter or whether they are the same. It also provides an opportunity to expose or introduce them to standard measurement tools such as a height chart showing the numbers on the grid. The aim of this measuring height activity is for children to play and have fun with the concept of measuring height using their stuffed toys. In the beginning we use non-standard measurement in learning experiences and later introduce standard measurement. Measuring Height Activity for Kids – In the early years it is important to expose children to measurement concepts.