Dear Parents:                                     In this unit, your child will be learning about measurement.                                  The learning Goals for this unit are: ·        Make comparisons between objects (longer, taller). ·        Order lengths of objects (shortest to longest). ·        Compare the areas of objects by covering them with different materials. ·        Practise the language of measurement using words such as longer/shorter, as tall as, more/less, heavier/lighter. ·        Compare the capacities of containers by filling them with water and other materials. ·        Compare the masses of objects using simple scales and balances. You can help you child reach these goals by helping them with their homework and talking about their day.