Description
Measuring Snakes – A Hands-On Introduction to Measurement
Introduce young learners to the measurement concept with these tactile, colourful Measuring Snakes! Designed to make estimating, comparing, and measuring distances fun and engaging, this set provides a practical, hands-on approach to understanding length, size, and scaling.
Perfect for early years classrooms, nurseries, and home learning, these Measuring Snakes allow children to explore measurement concepts in an interactive and kinaesthetic way, helping to build mathematical vocabulary and reasoning skills.
Engaging & Practical Measurement Activities
- Compare & Order by Length – Arrange the Measuring Snakes from shortest to longest and discuss differences in size.
- Estimating and Measuring Objects—Find items that are shorter, longer, or the same length as a chosen snake.
- Explore Scaling Concepts – Understand how smaller and larger units relate and how measurement can be standardised.
- Encourages Discussion and mathematical Language—Helps children understand longer, shorter, equal, scale, and distance terms.
What’s Included?
This set of 10 measuring snakes is colour-coded into five different lengths, making it easy for children to recognise and compare sizes:
- 5 x 20cm Snakes
- 2 x 40cm Snakes
- 1 x 60cm Snake
- 1 x 80cm Snake
- 1 x 100cm Snake
- Activity Leaflet – Packed with inspirational measuring activities.
- Drawstring Storage Bag – Keeps all components organised and portable for easy storage and transport.
Key Features & Benefits
- Hands-On & Tactile Learning – Engages children to explore measurement concepts actively.
- Encourages Mathematical Thinking – Supports problem-solving, reasoning, and estimation skills.
- Develops Measurement Vocabulary – Helps children use mathematical language to describe length and size.
- Practical & Versatile – Ideal for indoor and outdoor measurement activities.
- Bright & Colour-Coded for Easy Recognition – Makes learning visual, engaging, and easy to understand.
Why Choose Measuring Snakes?
The Measuring Snakes Set is a fun, flexible, and engaging way to introduce children to length and measurement in a meaningful, hands-on manner. Young learners can use fabric snakes instead of rulers to grasp abstract mathematical ideas through real-world exploration.
Perfect for early maths education, these vibrant, soft, and easy-to-use snakes help build a strong foundation for future measurement skills.
Make measuring fun and interactive with Measuring Snakes—the perfect way to explore size, length, and scaling in early years learning!