Year 1 Length and Height Lesson Pack
Teach measurement confidently with this Year 1 length and height lesson pack, designed to support pupils in comparing and measuring length and height through practical, visual learning. Children begin by comparing objects using vocabulary such as longer, shorter, taller and same height, before learning how to measure using non-standard units such as cubes, lolly sticks and paper clips.
Across the week, pupils explore the difference between length and height, order objects by size, and solve simple problems using measurement language. The lessons also address common misconceptions such as not lining objects up correctly, starting from different points, or leaving gaps between measuring units.
Small steps covered
- Compare lengths
- Compare heights
- Compare lengths and heights
- Measure length using non-standard units
- Measure and compare using non-standard units
What’s included?
- Detailed lesson planning linked to the White Rose small steps
- Teaching slides with clear modelling and vocabulary prompts
- Differentiated worksheets for each small step
- Activity cards and practical tasks using non-standard units
- Reasoning and problem-solving questions throughout the week
This pack is ideal for whole-class teaching, interventions, or revisiting key measurement vocabulary and skills across the spring term. It supports pupils in building secure understanding of length and height before moving on to standard units and ruler work.
Browse the full unit here: Year 1 Length and Height resources.
