★Longer, Shorter, Heavier
Kindergarten Math Worksheet - Building Confidence
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Circle the taller one.
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Kindergarten Longer, Shorter, Heavier worksheets
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About this worksheet
Measurement begins with comparison words, not rulers. A kindergartner learns to look at one attribute at a time and decide which of two things is taller, longer, shorter, heavier or lighter. Every item on this page shows two pictures, and the child circles the picture that answers the one comparison word printed at the top. The six versions of the sheet take turns with the words: taller, longer, heavier, shorter, lighter, and shorter again, this time for length.
For height and length the same kind of object is drawn at two sizes, at the same angle so the comparison is fair, and the gap between the sizes is big on the support sheet and smaller on the challenge sheet. For weight the two pictures are drawn at the same size, so the child has to think about what each thing is. Ask your child to point to the top of each one, or to imagine holding each one, and say how they know.
What your child will learn
- Compare two objects by height, length or weight
- Tell taller from shorter and longer from shorter
- Tell heavier from lighter
- Circle the picture that answers the question
Common Core standard: K.MD.A.2
Worked example
Two trees stand side by side. The one on the right reaches higher than the one on the left, so it is taller: circle the tree on the right. For heavier, think of a bus and a feather: the bus is heavier.
Common mistake
Choosing the picture that is drawn wider, or the bigger one when the question is about weight, instead of thinking about the word printed at the top.
Helpful hint
Read the comparison word, then look at one thing at a time: the top, the length, or how heavy it would feel.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with longer, shorter, heavier?
Choosing the picture that is drawn wider, or the bigger one when the question is about weight, instead of thinking about the word printed at the top.
How can I help my child with longer, shorter, heavier?
Read the comparison word, then look at one thing at a time: the top, the length, or how heavy it would feel.
Are these kindergarten math worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.
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