Measuring with Unifix Cubes: Teaching measurement to preschoolers

Measuring objects is one of the first things we learn about mathematics and can be learned at a very young age. This concept can be as simple as noticing that one object is bigger (and better!) than another or that your sibling has more macaroni than you. Using Unifix cubes to assign a height to a household object teaches your child how to measure things, one-to-one correspondence, and how to compare the heights of objects. It's a great foundation for learning how to measure objects with different units. All you need is some Unifix cubes and access to a few household items and you're ready to go! To check out this experiment (and more!), visit https://www.smallstepforstem.com/meas... 0:00 Introduction 0:08 Supplies needed 0:23 Step 1- Line up the items 0:29 Step 2- Begin measuring with cubes, one cube at a time 0:35 Step 3- Line up and talk about "greater than", "less than", and "equal to" 0:52 How to get your toddler involved 1:32 The math behind it