Students have enjoyed our exploration of measurement in kindergarten. Most recently, we used balance scales to measure and compare weights of objects. Previously, we measured the length and height of objects using cubes. We are working on math vocabulary like longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, more, and less. You can help your child use these terms by having conversations at home about everyday objects, asking your child to compare their length, height, and weight. For example, I might ask, "Which piece of fruit is longer, the banana or the orange? Which do you think is heavier?" Or ask your child to describe two objects using these words. They might say, "The banana feels lighter than the orange, but the banana is longer. The orange is taller, though." Being able to compare objects using these terms is part of the kindergarten Common Core State Standards for math.
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