D4. Long and Short

Math - Kindergarten

Easy Measurement Lessons for Kids: Long and Short

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Long and Short

Goal

Measurement and Data

This exercise introduces the measurement-related words, "Long and Short," helping children understand concepts of size and comparison through image cards.

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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!

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How to Use (Setup)

1. Download & print the PDF.

2. Cut out the cards from the printout.

How to Use 1: Introducing Words

1. The teacher introduces the measurement words: long and short.

2. Ask students to name any real-life items they know that are “long” or “short.”

How to Use 2: Comparing Two Images

1. Show two cards at once (Example: a long rope and a short rope).

2. Ask questions to students: Which image shows a long rope? Which one shows a short rope?

How to Use 3: Sorting

1. Randomly spread out all image cards face up on a table.

2. Students will sort the images into two groups: long and short.

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Teachers

• Please remind students to keep these cards safe for future lessons! Thank you! ♻️

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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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