Car Distance

The car needs to go from A to B.

How long would the road need to be?

 Predict the measurement?

What would be the best way to measure this?

Explain to kids feet and hands are great informal units

Predict the length: “I think this road is about  8 feet long.. Let’s check!”

Demonstrate measuring with a chosen non-standard unit:

Reinforce heel to heel and count as you go.