thermometer
ruler
measuring cup
balance scale

Have your child point to and name the measurement tool that answers each riddle.

  • I am a tool that is used to measure liquid. I can measure how much will fit in a container. What am I? (glass measuring cup)
  • I measure how long an object is. I can also measure the distance between two lines. What am I? (ruler)
  • I am a tool used to measure how heavy something is. I compare the weight of two objects. What am I? (balance scale)
  • I am a tool that tells how hot or cold the air is. I measure temperature. What am I? (outdoor thermometer)