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Measure It: Compare lengths, then measure in inches and centimeters

On a craft table, kids compare which thing is longer or shorter, measure with blocks, then use a ruler in inches and in centimeters. The last level puts the object somewhere other than zero on the ruler, the classic mistake.

  • GradesKindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “Longer and shorter” to “Not starting at zero”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
A round of Measure It on a phone

How Measure It works

The 5 levels

  1. Longer and shorter
  2. Measure with blocks
  3. Inches
  4. Centimeters
  5. Not starting at zero

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

K.MD.A.2
Compare two objects to see which has more of something, like longer or heavier.
1.MD.A.1
Put three objects in order by length.
1.MD.A.2
Measure length by laying same-size units end to end.
2.MD.A.1
Measure length with rulers and other tools.

Practice it at home

Questions about Measure It

What grade is Measure It for?
Kindergarten to 2nd grade. It’s a measurement game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Measure It cover?
It lines up with Common Core math K.MD.A.2, 1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2 and 2.MD.A.1. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Measure It?
Measure It doesn’t read its questions aloud yet. Questions are short and built on pictures and numbers, so most kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade can play on their own.
How long is a round of Measure It?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Measure It free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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