Measurement Hops

Make teaching measurement fun with kinesthetic measuring activities for preschoolers

How can educators teach measurement in a fun, engaging way? Kinesthetically with our Measurement Hop Mats! Introduce new movement-based measurement activities for preschool, kindergartners, and elementary school students!

We have two versions of our Measurement Hop floor mat. Measurement Hop Mat (0-12 feet) depicts lengths up to 12 feet/144 inches/4 yards. The 12 center blocks each measure one foot. Measurement Hop Mat (0-60 feet) depicts lengths up to 60 feet/720 inches/20 yards. The 60 center blocks each measure one foot.

On the left side of the mat, there are small rectangles showing length in inches. On the right side, long rectangles depict the length in yards. This mat’s layout makes it easy to compare lengths between the standard units of measurement.

Students learn best while they are moving! Try new measurement activities for your preschool class. Have your young learners start on 0 feet and hop on each block.

Or have students lay their bodies on the mat and measure their height in inches. Measure the length of different objects around the classroom and compare sizes between big items and small items.

Teaching measurement can be an energetic activity! Your students will have a strong understanding of the concept of measurement after moving their bodies on and around this mat. This is in addition to stronger math skills and number sense.

Learning how to measure objects is a real world skill, so it is easy to add manipulatives to your activities. Practicing measurement and learning measurement units does not have to be an abstract, stagnant lesson!

Our Measurement Hops are appropriate for preschool math and beyond. To find our measuring activities for preschoolers, check out our activity database!

Product Details

Materials: Our floor mats are made from heavy-duty vinyl. They are easy to clean, durable, and long-lasting. Some teachers have used their mats for over 10 years!

Measurement Hop Mat (0-12 feet):

• Dimensions:  30 x 156 inches
• Includes: Measurements 0-12 feet, 0-144 inches, and 0-4 yards

Measurement Hop Mat (0-60 feet):

• Dimensions: 30 x 756 inches (Comes in five parts)
• Includes: Measurements from 0-60 feet, 0-720 inches, and 0-20 yards

Check out our material FAQ page for more information and instructions on caring for your floor mat.

Sample Activity: How Tall Are You?

• Have students lay on the mat next to each other two at a time to see who is taller.
• Measure them by inches.
• The taller one stays in place. The next student lays next to them and sees how tall they are compared to each other.
• Continue this activity until you find the tallest student in the class (or the shortest, etc.)