Explore Year 1 Maths – Measurement with PrimaryLeap

At PrimaryLeap, we aim to make learning about measurement a captivating and interactive experience for Year 1 pupils. According to the UK curriculum, Year 1 students will develop essential skills in measurement through engaging and practical activities. They will:

• Compare, describe, and solve practical problems for lengths and heights: Pupils will learn to understand and use terms like long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, and double/half.
• Compare, describe, and solve practical problems for mass/weight: Children will understand concepts such as heavy/light, heavier than, and lighter than.
• Compare, describe, and solve practical problems for capacity and volume: Pupils will learn to describe and compare using terms like full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, and quarter.
• Compare, describe, and solve practical problems for time: Students will use terms like quicker, slower, earlier, and later to compare and describe time.
• Measure and record lengths, heights, mass/weight, capacity, volume, and time: Pupils will begin to record these measurements using appropriate units.
• Recognise and know the value of different coins and notes: Children will learn to identify and understand the value of various denominations of money.
• Sequence events in chronological order: Using language such as before, after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, and evening.
• Recognise and use language relating to dates: Including days of the week, weeks, months, and years.
• Tell the time to the hour and half past the hour: Students will draw the hands on a clock face to show these times.

Our colourful and interactive worksheets are designed to support these learning objectives, making measurement both fun and accessible for young learners. These printable and downloadable resources can be used in lessons at school or for practice at home.

Here are just a few of the engaging worksheets we offer:

Which Is The Heaviest?: Students are asked to circle the heaviest object in each group. This worksheet helps children understand and compare the concept of weight in a fun and practical way.

Telling The Time (Half Past The Hour): This primary resource on time asks children to write the hour the clocks show. It helps students practise telling time to the half-hour, reinforcing their understanding of clock faces and time.

How Tall?: Children colour the correct number of blocks to show the height of each object and then write the number in the box. This activity enhances their ability to measure and compare heights in an engaging manner.

Tips for Parents and Teachers

To make the most of our resources, here are some tips for parents and teachers:

• Hands-On Learning: Use everyday objects to create practical measurement problems. For example, comparing the height of toys or the weight of different fruits helps children understand measurement in real-world contexts.
• Visual Aids: Incorporate visual aids such as rulers, measuring cups, and clocks to help children grasp measurement concepts more effectively.
• Consistent Practice: Regular practice helps reinforce learning. Integrate our worksheets into daily or weekly routines to build a strong mathematical foundation.

Additional Resources

Beyond measurement, PrimaryLeap offers a variety of worksheets and activities across different maths topics to support a well-rounded mathematical education:

• Fractions: Resources to help children understand halves and quarters through engaging activities.
• Addition and Subtraction: Worksheets that develop basic arithmetic skills and number relationships.
• Shapes and Geometry: Activities introducing children to different shapes and their properties.

Learning about measurement in Year 1 sets the stage for a child's practical understanding of the world around them. At PrimaryLeap, we provide the resources and support needed to make this foundational learning stage both effective and enjoyable. Our diverse range of worksheets and interactive lessons are designed to capture children's interest and enhance their understanding of key mathematical concepts. Explore our resources to help your child develop their maths skills with confidence and enthusiasm.