Help your Reception child explore length using things found in nature.

Nature Length Hunt turns an outdoor collection into an early measuring activity. Your child gathers leaves, sticks or flower stems, compares which are longer or shorter and then measures them using LEGO, Duplo or blocks as a non-standard unit. This helps children see that length can be compared and measured using equal-sized units.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. Predict which object will be longest, measure carefully with no gaps, then order your collection from shortest to longest.

Skills Explored

• Comparing length
• Measuring using non-standard units
• Using language such as longer, shorter, longest and shortest

You'll Need

• A collection of natural objects such as leaves, sticks or flower stems
• Duplo, LEGO bricks or blocks

Optional:

• Paper and pencil

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