Let’s have fun learning about height! Do you know what height means? It tells us if something is tall or short. Let’s explore together!
Here is a monkey. A monkey is short.
Now, look at a giraffe. A giraffe is tall.
Here is a bush. A bush is short.
And here is a building. A building is tall.
Look around and see different things. Think, move, and have fun!
If something is tall, raise your arms up high and sway like a tree.
If something is short, move your arms down low like you’re touching the ground.
Let’s play a game! Say out loud if these are tall or short:
Let’s try some more:
Height, height, what does it mean? It means how tall or short something is. Now you know all about height! Keep looking around and see if you can find more tall and short things. Have fun exploring!
Height Hunt: Go on a height hunt around your home or classroom. Find three things that are tall and three things that are short. Draw a picture of each item and share your drawings with a friend or family member. Can you find something taller than you? How about something shorter?
Build and Compare: Use building blocks or LEGO bricks to create two towers. Make one tower tall and the other short. Count how many blocks you used for each tower. Which tower is taller? Which one is shorter? Try making a tower that is the same height as your favorite toy!
Story Time Adventure: Imagine you are a tiny mouse or a tall giraffe. What would you see around you? Draw a picture or tell a story about your adventure. What tall things would you see as a mouse? What short things would you notice as a giraffe?
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**Height, height, what does it mean?**
It means how tall or short something is.
**This is a monkey.**
A monkey is short.
**This is a giraffe.**
A giraffe is tall.
**This is a bush.**
A bush is short.
**This is a building.**
A building is tall.
Look, look, look at some things.
Think, move, have fun, and sing!
If something is tall, raise your arms up and sway.
If something is short, move your arms down this way.
Say out loud if these are tall or short.
Answer before me:
An elephant is ______ tall.
A mouse is ______ short.
An ostrich is ______ tall.
An ant is ______ short.
A telephone pole is ______ tall.
A wagon is ______ short.
**Height, height, what does it mean?**
It means how tall or short something is.
**Height, height, what does it mean?**
It means how tall or short something is.
A puppy is ______ short.
A brown bear is ______ tall.
A basketball player is ______ tall.
A baby is ______ short.
A stool is ______ short.
A fire truck ladder is ______ tall.
**Height, height, what does it mean?**
It means how tall or short something is.
**Height, height, what does it mean?**
It means how tall or short something is.
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