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Year 2 Summer Block 1: Length and Height

Summer Block 1: Measurement – Length and Height (Year 2)

Develop measurement skills with this Year 2 length and height block, aligned with the White Rose small steps and mapped to the Year 2 National Curriculum. This unit helps pupils compare, measure and order lengths and heights using both practical experiences and standard units of measurement.

Pupils begin by comparing lengths and heights before measuring using non-standard units and then standard units including centimetres (cm) and metres (m). As the unit progresses, pupils compare and order measurements, apply the four operations to length problems and develop confidence using measurement vocabulary in a range of real-life contexts.

Week 1 small steps

  • Compare lengths and heights
  • Measure length (non-standard units)
  • Measure length (cm)
  • Measure length (m)

Week 2 small steps

  • Compare lengths (m and cm)
  • Order lengths
  • Use the four operations with length
  • Solve problems involving lengths

National Curriculum objectives

  • Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length and height (m/cm) using rulers and measuring tools
  • Compare and order lengths and record results using >, < and =
  • Solve practical problems involving addition and subtraction of lengths and heights

Part of Maths Masters

These Year 2 length and height resources form part of Maths Masters, our complete primary maths scheme of work. Explore the full Year 2 Summer term sequence for structured progression, interactive teaching slides and differentiated maths activities.

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Developing measurement skills in Year 2

This Year 2 length and height block helps pupils develop accurate measurement skills through practical activities, visual representations and problem-solving opportunities. The lessons support pupils as they compare, estimate and measure lengths and heights while building confidence with standard units of measurement.

Pupils learn to measure using centimetres and metres, compare and order measurements, and solve practical problems involving length. Through hands-on measuring activities and mathematical discussion, pupils develop a secure understanding of measurement that supports future work across the maths curriculum.

What’s included

  • Detailed Year 2 maths lesson plans linked to White Rose small steps
  • Interactive teaching slides with clear modelling and visual representations
  • Differentiated length and height worksheets covering centimetres and metres
  • Practical measuring activities using standard and non-standard units
  • Vocabulary prompts, reasoning questions and opportunities for mathematical discussion

Aligned with the White Rose small steps and the Year 2 National Curriculum, this block supports whole-class teaching, guided practice and independent maths learning.

If you are looking for Year 2 length and height worksheets, measuring in centimetres and metres activities, measurement problem-solving resources or a complete Year 2 measurement unit, this block provides the planning, slides and differentiated activities needed to teach the sequence with confidence.