Materials :
ruler
assorted household objects

Give your child two or three items and a ruler, explaining they will help 'act out' a silly story you will tell. Make up any story you wish about the items, but include some type of measurement in the story. Whenever appropriate, stop the story to allow your child to move and measure the objects, following the instructions described in your story.

If you child has mastered basic measuring skills, increase the challenge by incorporating addition of measurements. For example, we had a group of three clementines, who happened to be best of friends, build houses close to each other. One clementine built a cottage 10 inches from his friend (pause here for two clementines to be placed and measured appropriately). The third clementine built his house 21 inches from his friend (pause here to allow your child to determine how accurately measure 21 inches from the original clementine, and carry it out). As your child's interest warrants, continue the story, or start a new one.

If your child has not been introduced to measuring techniques yet, demonstrate how to use a ruler before beginning the story.