Taller or Shorter - PowerPoint

In a Year 1 mathematics teaching resource focused on measurement, students are introduced to the concepts of height, and the comparative terms 'taller' and 'shorter'. The lesson begins by asking students if they understand what is meant by height, which is then defined as the distance between the top and bottom of an object. Using visual aids, students learn to identify which objects are taller or shorter by comparing their heights. For example, if one building has more height than another, it is described as being taller, whereas a building with less height is referred to as shorter. This foundational understanding sets the stage for a series of comparison activities.

The instructional material includes engaging worksheets and practical exercises where students compare the heights of various objects, such as buildings, hippos, flowers, clowns, rockets, doors, and bins. They are tasked with identifying which objects are taller or shorter relative to each other. Additionally, students are given sentences to complete using 'taller' and 'shorter', reinforcing their comprehension of these terms. The resource also encourages interactive learning by asking students to order objects from shortest to tallest and vice versa. To further solidify their understanding, students can engage in creative activities such as drawing and colouring objects based on their relative heights, and even comparing items found in their classroom or home to their own height, recording their observations in a chart.