Community Helpers Measurement Task Cards

Print at actual size (100%) so the lengths match the cubes. Place the cards around the room for a scoot or math center, and have children write each length on the recording sheet.

A cover and 5 pages: 4 pages of task cards and a recording sheet. Each of the 12 cards shows a tool from a start line and asks a question such as "How many cubes long is the wrench?" The tools are a wrench, thermometer, rolling pin, hammer, toothbrush, bandage, plunger, whisk, garden shovel, medical syringe, gavel and library card. The directions read: "Measure each picture with 1-inch cubes from the start line. Print at 100%." An answer key gives each length in cubes.

Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

Each script has parts for several readers. Children practice their lines, then read the script aloud together, which builds fluency and expression.