This 1st grade math unit is jam-packed with first grade math nonstandard measurement worksheets, games, and activities for grade 1 students! You can use this as a supplement to your curriculum or use it solely as your 1st grade skill practice for nonstandard measurement with nonstandard units.
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Help your students explore the world of measurement with this 1st Grade Nonstandard Measurement Math Unit! Packed with nonstandard measurement worksheets, interactive games, and real-life practice activities, this unit makes measuring fun, visual, and meaningful for young learners.
Students will learn how to measure objects using nonstandard units—like cubes, paperclips, and classroom items—while understanding that measurement means comparing equal-sized units laid end to end with no gaps or overlaps. Through engaging worksheets, movement-based games, and creative scenes, students will build conceptual understanding of measurement without needing traditional rulers yet.
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This nonstandard measurement resource includes a mix of printable worksheets, center games, and real-world activities that make learning measurement fun and hands-on:
10 Nonstandard Measurement Worksheets: Students measure objects with cubes, links, and other everyday items. Each worksheet reinforces counting units and understanding length in whole numbers.
Measure in Real Life Activity: Students use classroom items to measure objects around the room and outdoors using nonstandard tools—perfect for movement-based learning.
Emoji Math Sort: A quick-check sorting task where students place smile or frown emojis to mark correct or incorrect measurements.
Game #1: Line Them Up! Students race to arrange cards in correct order from shortest to longest—ideal for reinforcing comparison and sequencing.
Game #2: Build a Beach Scene! Each correct answer earns a beach item. Chance cards add variety and excitement while students practice measuring with unit cubes.
Game #3: Build a Town! Students construct a town piece-by-piece by correctly answering questions about measurement to the nearest inch.
Game #4: Build a Birthday Party! Students build their party scenes by solving nonstandard measurement problems using cubes and counting strategies.
Game #5: Whole-Class “Bucket Filler!” Students rotate around the classroom solving task cards. Correct answers get dropped into a prize bucket—a perfect way to energize review.
Game #6: Measure with Animals! Students measure flamingos, unicorns, and dinosaurs using cube rulers or cutout rulers, practicing fun visual comparisons.
Every activity includes recording sheets, answer keys, and color and black-and-white versions to make prep quick and flexible.
Teachers love the flexibility of this nonstandard measurement worksheets unit. Use it for:
Math centers focused on comparing and measuring length
Whole-group lessons introducing nonstandard units
Outdoor or movement-based activities during spring measurement units
Small-group review for reteaching key measurement skills
Morning work, early finisher bins, or review days before introducing standard measurement
Whether you’re teaching virtually or in person, the mix of worksheets and interactive games keeps all learners engaged.
This 1st grade math unit aligns with Common Core 1.MD.2, helping students:
Express length as a whole number of same-sized units
Measure objects by laying multiple units end to end
Understand that measurement is a count of equal-sized units with no gaps or overlaps
Compare lengths of objects using indirect measurement
It’s perfect for 1st graders learning to measure and for kindergartners or 2nd graders who need extra practice with foundational measurement skills.
Teachers appreciate that this nonstandard measurement math unit brings abstract concepts to life. The variety of tasks—worksheets, games, and real-life measuring challenges—means students can learn through exploration, play, and practice. The built-in differentiation allows all students to experience success, whether they’re measuring with cubes, counting paperclips, or estimating object lengths.
Students love the colorful, theme-based games like Build a Beach Scene and Build a Town! that make every lesson exciting. Teachers love that everything is ready to print and go, with consistent formatting that matches other 1st Grade Math Units for an easy-to-manage curriculum.
Each resource in this 1st Grade Math Unit Series provides printable worksheets, center games, and hands-on activities that take the guesswork out of lesson planning. This nonstandard measurement unit fits seamlessly into your measurement and data block while reinforcing number sense and comparison skills.
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