Command and Task Cards in Command Boxes 
Worksheets
Measurements are part of our daily lives. Children, especially in Montessori programs, have already been indirectly working with measurements. They learn time through their daily routine. They learn weight using calibrated materials (Pink Tower, Brown Prisms, Knobbed Cylinders…). They learn length when manipulating materials such as Red Rods and Numerical Rods. They observe volume when pouring and transferring. They also develop a concept of area using the Constructive Triangles and many other materials that enhance spatial intelligence.
Measurement Curriculum 6-12 has been designed to cover all topics that children need in order to be proficient at measuring: time, length, weight, volume, temperature, and area.
The Advantages of our Curriculum
- Our curriculum on Measurements is organized as a sequence of incremental work that satifies the needs of children between age 6 to 12. It consists of three levels that lead children from basic skills to abstract conversion skills.
- It introduces measuring tools using three part nomenclature cards.
- Each unit offers concept cards that contain converstion charts and graphics, which children can refer to during their work.
- It provides practice with both the metric and the customary systems.
- The curriculum is color-coded, and clearly labeled to maintain its organization and efficacy (C1.1 for Command cards, T1.1 for Task cards.)
- It includes nomenclature cards for learning measurement tools.
- Most of the cards require little to no intervention from the adult if basic measuring tools and materials are made available.
- For your prepared environment, we have created reproducible booklets to go with each unit. When children work on a command card or a task card, they will be able to record their answers in their reproducible booklet.
- Finally, each unit is accompanied by colorfully illustrated extension worksheets. The worksheets are engaging since they use real-life examples, and can help consolidate knowledge at the end of a unit.
Materials
Measurements Curriculum 6-12 covers the six following units: length, temperature, time, volume, weight, area:
- 11 three part nomenclature cards sets
- 11 concept/information cards
- 198 command and task cards
- 36 booklets to go with the cards
- 75 pages of worksheets
Time Worksheets Sample 
Time Worksheet
Suggestions for Using the Curriculum
- Bring the child to the shelf and show where the material is located.
- Select the Measurement Tools Nomenclature Cards tray to present to the child.
- Carry the tray to the working mat or table. Select a picture-label card, place it at the top of the mat. Select the matching description-label card, read it to the child, and invite her to match it to the picture-label card. Continue with as many cards as you wish. You can introduce the Nomenclature Cards that only relate to one of the units. Prior to introducing the Nomenclature Cards, you could prepare real measurement tools to share with the child.
- On the same day, or another day, you can introduce the Command Cards that are appropriate for the child. For instance, Level One may suit children age 6-8, Level Two may suit children age 8-10, and Level Three may suit children age 10-12. Prior to introducing the Command Cards, you will have made copies of the reproducible Command Booklet, Task Booklet, and Worksheets for the unit studied.
- Demonstrate how the materials work together. For instance, when the child selects a Command Card, she may record her answer in the Command Booklet. Some materials should be made available prior to working with the Command Cards.
- There are also Task Cards available for the child to practice with concrete materials and conduct experiments. The Task Cards provide information about the materials required, as well as a series of tasks to perform. The child is then invited to make observations and write them down in the Task Booklet.
- When the child has gone through all the Command Cards and Task Cards from one level, she is ready to work with the corresponding Worksheets. The Worksheets should be explored on a voluntary basis to summarize or consolidate knowledge. They contain real pictures, diagrams, charts, graphs, and other learning components that require cognitive reasoning (problem-solving, comparative, and observational skills.) Worksheets come with Answer Key sheets, which can be laminated for durability and to make available for children.
In conclusion, Measurement Curriculum 6-12 provides ample practice with measurements in both the metric and the customary systems. It accommodates children age 6 to 12 and satisfies the Montessori curriculum and National Standards. The Curriculum is a comprehensive and scaffolded program that allows children to achieve mastery through independent practice and discovery. You can store our curriculum in six of our Command Card boxes, and our Three-Part Cards Tray.
