Introduce your child to the world of measurement with our Basic Measurement Concepts Worksheets designed for ages 5-6. These engaging printables help young learners grasp essential measurement skills through fun, hands-on activities. Kids will learn to compare lengths, weights, and capacities using everyday objects and friendly illustrations. Perfect for building a strong foundation in math, our worksheets enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. Suitable for both classroom and home use, these worksheets make measuring an exciting and educational adventure for early learners. Get started today and watch your child's confidence in measurement grow!


Check out this FREE "Basic measurement concepts" Trial Lesson for age 5-6!

Name the Shape Regardless of Size

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 5-6
  • Basic measurement concepts
Tall or Short and Long or Short? Worksheet
Tall or Short and Long or Short? Worksheet

Tall or Short and Long or Short? Worksheet

This worksheet is fun and helpful for kids to understand the difference between height and length. With pictures of familiar objects, they can compare and choose the box with the right answer. This helps them gain skills and a better foundation for future measuring.
Tall or Short and Long or Short? Worksheet
Worksheet
Which one is longer - length worksheet
Which one is longer - length worksheet

Which One Is Longer - Length Worksheet

Let's go to the jungle - kids get excited to practice math with animal-filled worksheets! This one is sure to have your pupil mastering length in no time.
Which One Is Longer - Length Worksheet
Worksheet
Which is taller worksheet
Which is taller worksheet

Which Is Taller Worksheet

Help your kindergartner learn about height with this fun worksheet! They'll love comparing zoo animals and deciding which are taller, shorter, or equal. It's a great way to practice math and have fun!
Which Is Taller Worksheet
Worksheet
Shapes of All Sizes Worksheet
Shapes of All Sizes Worksheet

Shapes of All Sizes Worksheet

Students will have fun comparing basic shapes to familiar objects with this worksheet. It's an excellent way to help them recognize similarities in geometric shapes, building strong foundations for understanding congruence and similarity.
Shapes of All Sizes Worksheet
Worksheet
Tall or Short and Heavy or Light? Worksheet
Tall or Short and Heavy or Light? Worksheet

Tall or Short and Heavy or Light? Worksheet

Young children can find basic measurement concepts tricky. This PDF introduces them to the appropriate vocabulary for describing heavy, light, tall and short items, by using familiar pictures. It helps them accurately select which items fit each category.
Tall or Short and Heavy or Light? Worksheet
Worksheet
Tall or Short? Worksheet
Tall or Short? Worksheet

Tall or Short? Worksheet

Comparing tall and short objects is an early math skill. Our free worksheet uses fun colors and pictures to help kids practice. This will give them a head start for higher-level measurement skills, and they'll remember tangible objects for comparison.
Tall or Short? Worksheet
Worksheet
Heavier or Lighter? Worksheet
Heavier or Lighter? Worksheet

Heavier or Lighter? Worksheet

This PDF provides children an opportunity to practice concepts of heavier and lighter with familiar pictures. They must use fine-motor skills to circle the heavier or lighter item in each pair. Picture clues help build a foundation for future, harder concepts. Kids will love this fun worksheet!
Heavier or Lighter? Worksheet
Worksheet
Which holds more- capacity worksheet
Which holds more- capacity worksheet

Which Holds More: Capacity Worksheet

Kids learn volume with containers of different capacities, such as mugs and barrels, and understand which can hold more liquid. A fun and interactive way to teach essential math concepts.
Which Holds More: Capacity Worksheet
Worksheet


Basic measurement concepts are incredibly important for children aged 5-6 because they form the foundation for mathematical understanding and critical thinking. At this age, children are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. Introducing measurement helps satisfy this curiosity and assists in developing practical life skills. For instance, learning to measure height, length, weight, and volume helps children comprehend and compare physical attributes of objects and space, promoting spatial awareness.

Understanding measurements also enhances problem-solving abilities. When kids measure ingredients for a recipe or compare the lengths of objects, they engage in logical thinking and decision-making. These tasks help develop both fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities.

Moreover, concepts such as "bigger than," "smaller than," "heavier," and "lighter" introduce early arithmetic ideas and vocabulary, which are crucial for more complex mathematical studies later in life. Measurement activities like counting the steps to the playground or deciding how much water fills a cup can make abstract concepts tangible and relatable.

From a teacher’s or parent’s perspective, incorporating measurement into everyday activities encourages a fun and interactive learning environment. It lays down the cornerstones of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, equipping children with essential tools for lifelong learning and success.