Preschool - 2nd Grade Measurement Activities

Shamrock Stamps are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Simple and symmetrical, this symbol of Irish culture is the perfect shape for prints.

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

Preschoolers are fascinated by how colors can be mixed to form new ones. This activity combines color mixing with the concept of melting for extra science fun.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

In this activity, you child will learn about how heat changes food. On the next sunny day, head outdoors to make a treat in an outside oven! Here's how: