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Measuring with Cubes Activity

Cube measurement cards ask how many interlocking cubes long classroom items are, from a pencil and crayon to a desk, a window and a computer screen, with worksheets for recording answers.
Measuring with Cubes Activity preview
Measuring with Cubes Activity preview

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Measuring with Cubes cover: directions to measure classroom items using cubes and record worksheet answers.
Activity cover and measurement directions
Measurement cards for a pencil, crayon, desk, and paper ask how many cubes long each classroom object is.
First four cards in the 12-card measurement set
Four cube measurement cards ask for the lengths of a chair's seating surface, an eraser, a notebook, and a book.
Second four cards in the 12-card measurement set
Four cube measurement cards ask for the lengths of a footprint, teacher's desk, window, and computer screen.
Final four cards in the 12-card measurement set
Recording worksheet for cube measurements of six pictured items: pencil, crayon, desk, paper, chair, and eraser.
First recording worksheet: six pictured objects
Cube measurement recording worksheet lists notebook, book, footprint, teacher's desk, window, and computer screen.
Second recording worksheet: six named objects
Grades
Grades 1–3
File type
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Updated Oct 19, 2026

Subject
Measurements, Math
Topic
Measuring Length Activities, Measuring Activity
Resource types
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About this resource

This Measuring with Cubes Activity is a great way for students to practice their measuring skills. Using the cubes, they can measure common classroom items like desks, chalkboards, and more. This is a great activity for teachers who want to help their students practice their measurement skills.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Measure length using cubes as a non-standard unit

Teaching tips

  • Interlocking cubes are needed, and several cards cover large items such as the teacher's desk and a window, so plan a generous supply.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Non-standard units

  • Length

  • Measurement

Topics

Measuring Length Activities Measuring Activity Cubes Measurement Measuring Activities