Big and Small
Math - Kindergarten
Easy Measurement Lessons for Kids: Big and Small
Big and Small
Goal
Measurement and Data
This exercise introduces measurable attributes by using measurement-related words, such as "Big and Small," helping children understand concepts of size and comparison through image cards.
Activity Prep
Download & print the PDF below
Scissors (*Please help with scissors as needed.)
Optional: Card sleeves (Trading card sleeves work great!)
*We used regular print paper and card sleeves to make the cards sturdier, so they are easy for little hands to use and reuse!
How to Use (Setup)
Download & print the PDF.
Cut out the cards from the printout.
How to Use 1: Introducing Words
The teacher introduces measurement words: big and small.
Ask students to name any real-life items they know that are “big” or “small.”
How to Use 2: Comparing Two Images
Show two cards at once (Example: a big dog and a small dog).
Ask questions to students: Which image shows a big dog? Which one shows a small dog?
How to Use 3: Sorting
Randomly spread out all image cards face up on a table.
Students will sort the images into two groups: big and small.
Teachers
Please remind students to keep these cards safe for future lessons! Thank you! ♻️
Common Core
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.MD.A.1: Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT. K.MD.A.2: Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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