Find these objects in your classroom. Estimate how long. Then use an inch ruler to measure.
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Estimate: about _______ inches Measure: about _______ inches
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Estimate: about _______ inches Measure: about _______ inches
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Estimate: about _______ inches Measure: about _______ inches
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Estimate: about _______ inches Measure: about _______ inches
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Estimate: about _______ inches Measure: about _______ inches
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Estimation
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The blue pencil is 3 inches long. About how long is the green pencil?
about _______ inches long
Your child used an inch ruler to measure length to the nearest inch.
Activity: Have your child use an inch ruler to measure small objects around your home, such as fruits and vegetables. Have him or her arrange the objects from shortest to longest.