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Measure It! Preschool Busy Bag

August 6, 2009 by Ami 21 Comments

Preschool Busy Bag: Measuring Activity

I wanted a preschool math activity that focused on size discrimination and measuring skills; this Measure It! Preschool Busy Bag is the result of my brainstorm session!

Supplies Needed: 

  • pipe cleaner, ribbon, rick rack, lace, popsicle sticks, leather cord, dental floss, plastic cord, yarn, embroidery floss, etc. 
  • three rulers and three sorting mats (printed on cardstock or on paper and laminated)
  • gallon sized Ziploc bag


1. Print the file and cut the six pieces out (laminate, if desired).  

2. Cut 6-8 pieces of string (or whatever material you are using) 7 inches long.

3. Cut 6-8 pieces 5 inches long.

4. Cut 6-8 pieces 3 inches long.  

5. Place everything in your Ziploc bag and attach label with packing tape.

Preschool Busy Bag: Measuring Activity from Walking by the Way

To use this activity–
Show your student how to measure each item.    

Preschool Busy Bag Measuring Activity from Walking by the Way

Once he determines how long it is (as long as the shark, dog, or caterpillar), he then should set the piece on the corresponding mat.  He should continue measuring and sorting until all the pieces are on the mats. 

Preschool Busy Bag Measuring Activity from Walking by the Way

Looking for more ideas? You can find all of my Preschool Activity Bag ideas here on the blog, and you can also check out my Pinterest Board.

Preschool Busy Bag Activity Board on Pinterest copy

Filed Under: preschool, preschool activity bags Tagged With: preschool, preschool activity bags, preschool busy bags, preschool measuring activity

Comments

  1. Tiffany says

    August 12, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    This is a great activity! As a matter of fact all these ideas are great! You are such a blessing for sharing them!
    I am in my second year homeschooling. Only, this year, I have 1st grade, K, and our toddler is up and RUNNING!
    This website has given me hope!! šŸ™‚ It is truly an answer to prayer! My sweet toddler looks forward to her “blanket time” beside us every day, and the workboxes are really helping. We only have three per student (older two) right now, but I just double up and it works great.

    Thanks again,
    Tiffany

  2. Susan says

    August 12, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Hi! I have made a file folder version of your Measure It game, and wanted to get your permission before I post it to my blog, since it is your idea! I couldn’t find your contact info on here anywhere. Would you email me at practicing.thrift @ gmail.com ?

    THANKS for all the inspirational ideas!
    Susan

  3. The Activity Mom says

    August 30, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Great idea! B will love to measure like his dad! =) Thanks!

  4. Janeen says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I just wanted to tell you that I love this activity! I’ve been saving the tab on my browser for a couple of weeks (don’t know why I didn’t print it and set it up back then) and only just found it again after someone in my family closed the tab unexpectedly. I have a bad habit of not adding pages to favorites! I’ve now added you to my feed reader so that I can keep up with all you’re doing.

    We just started our homeschool adventure, and I’ll be using the workbox system for my preschoolers. This activity is going in a workbox this Monday! I can’t wait to see how the girls do with it. They’ve done very well so far with size sorting activities, but the idea of measuring is new to them.

  5. Diana says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    LOVE this idea. I have a ton of scrap ribbons, etc that would be perfect for this. Thanks for sharing this idea.

  6. Ashley Baker says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I love your idea!! Do you happen to have master copies that you would be willing to share?

  7. Ami says

    September 17, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Hi Ashley,

    There is a download in the post. šŸ™‚

  8. Allyson @ All Our Days says

    October 7, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Thanks for this wonderful busy bag. I’ve linked to this post as part of our 31 Days of Busy Bags & Quiet Time Activities.

  9. Colleen P says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing the printables. My kids will enjoy this activity!

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