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Talk Together: Measuring Tools

Open a discussion about measuring tools and how you measure things to tell their size.

Small Group: “Kid Rulers”

Have children work in pairs to make “kid rulers.” Have them use their tools to measure big things.

Read Together: Tap Tap Bang Bang #1

Have children compare the tools in the book to the tools in Building a House.

Talk Together: Building to Fit

Discuss how things are built to size. Use toys as examples.

Play Together: Match the Tool

Point to a tool in Tap Tap Bang Bang and call out a child’s name. Have that child find the tool that matches the picture and act out using the tool.  

Talk Together: Building to Size and Purpose

Have children share a structure they built. Discuss their buildings’ different sizes and purposes.

Small Group: Tools for Building

Discuss tools for building. Have children use tools to make a key holder for a family member.

Read Together: Alphabet Under Construction #2

Reread the book and have children create their own alphabet charts with letters they cut from magazines.

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