May 14, 2026
Joseph Ferara’s ES second-graders are inching, stretching and measuring their way through math and science! Like all district second-graders, students are learning about the important measurement concepts of inches, feet and yards. They first explored what each type of measurement means and discovered the different tools used to measure objects accurately, including rulers and yardsticks.
Then came the fun part — turning the classroom into a giant measurement lab! Students traveled around the room measuring just about everything they could find: Doors, windows, bookbags, whiteboards, pencils and more. If it could be measured, these curious learners were ready for the challenge!
Before measuring, students had to think like mathematicians and scientists by deciding whether a ruler or a yardstick would work best. They also practiced estimating how long or tall an object might be before checking the actual measurement. This hands-on activity not only strengthened their understanding of measurement skills and math vocabulary, but also introduced an important science concept: Forming hypotheses and testing predictions, which are key parts of the scientific method.
By combining math, science and teamwork, these young learners proved that learning can measure up to a lot of fun!
Then came the fun part — turning the classroom into a giant measurement lab! Students traveled around the room measuring just about everything they could find: Doors, windows, bookbags, whiteboards, pencils and more. If it could be measured, these curious learners were ready for the challenge!
Before measuring, students had to think like mathematicians and scientists by deciding whether a ruler or a yardstick would work best. They also practiced estimating how long or tall an object might be before checking the actual measurement. This hands-on activity not only strengthened their understanding of measurement skills and math vocabulary, but also introduced an important science concept: Forming hypotheses and testing predictions, which are key parts of the scientific method.
By combining math, science and teamwork, these young learners proved that learning can measure up to a lot of fun!