Informal Measurement – Non-Standard Length Activities

Make teaching measurement fun and hands-on with this Informal Measurement – Non-Standard Length resource, aligned with the Australian Curriculum. This engaging pack helps students explore the concept of length using everyday, non-standard units like blocks, paper clips, and even their own feet! Perfect for Foundation and Year 1 classrooms, these tasks encourage comparison, estimation, and problem-solving through active learning.

Informal Measurement – What’s Included:

• Measurement Poster (colour and black/white): How can we use items to measure objects? – ideal for class discussions and displays.
• Buddy Tasks:
• Measuring My Teddy Bear – smaller/bigger
• Measuring My Teddy Bear – shorter/taller
• Who is Taller? – Compare your height with a friend.
• Which Foot is Longer? – Use informal language to compare.
• Hands-On Measuring Activities:
• Measure a teddy with blocks and paper clips
• Sort and order items by height
• Choose the correct non-standard tool to measure a chosen object
• Measure with your feet
• Record and compare measurements using paper clips, blocks, and bears

Assessment Included:

Four printable assessment pages are provided to track and document student progress in measuring and comparing lengths using informal units.

This resource supports early learners in building foundational measurement skills through playful, meaningful learning. Use during math rotations, small groups, or whole-class lessons.

Informal Measurement is a resource that is ready to print and use.

Informal measurement is more than just a stepping stone—it’s a rich opportunity to build thinking, language, and problem-solving skills in young learners. By starting with what children know and see every day, you empower them to understand the world through a mathematical lens.

So bring out the unifix cubes, line up the lunchboxes, and get ready to measure the world—informally and with joy.

Please read the full description and download the preview before purchasing. The preview clearly outlines all pages included in the pack.