Practical Measurement Workshop for Length, Mass and Capacity

The Weight & Measure Workshop from Hope Education provides teachers with a comprehensive set of practical tools to help pupils confidently explore measurement concepts across the mathematics curriculum. Ideal for whole-class activities, small-group interventions, and outdoor learning, this kit encourages hands-on investigation of length, mass, and capacity, supporting mastery and real-world understanding for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learners.

Packed with robust, easy-to-use concrete resources, this kit helps pupils see, feel, and experience key measurement concepts—making learning more meaningful, memorable, and accessible for all.

• Teaching measurement can be challenging when concepts stay abstract

• Giving pupils the tools to explore length, capacity, mass, and unit conversion in real, physical ways

• Measure distances around the playground, compare volumes using funnels and jugs, weigh classroom objects, and read scales with accuracy and confidence.

• Suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 mathematics, covering length, mass, capacity, and unit conversion

• Resources are robust and easy to use, supporting both classroom and outdoor activities

• Ideal for practical, active, and cross-curricular measurement lessons

• Supports concrete modelling and SEN differentiation through tactile and audio resources

What’s Included

• 2 x Trundle Wheel with Counter – Ideal for measuring long distances outdoors
• 1 x 30m Wind-Up Tape Measure – Perfect for fieldwork and whole-class challenges
• 3 x Pack of 10 CM Tape Measures – Great for partner or small-group measurement tasks
• Conversion Poster – A clear, at-a-glance reference for unit conversions
• 10 x A6 Recordable Cards – Create audio instructions, verbal challenges, or SEN support prompts
• Pack of 10 Dry-Wipe Markers – For recording estimates, results, and calculations
• Mechanical Scales (Pack of 4) – Robust, easy-read scales for mass and weight comparison
• Mixed Funnel Set (Pack of 3) – Supports practical capacity experiments
• Measuring Jugs (Pack of 4) – With clear markings for accurate volume measurement
• Litre Measurement Set – Helps pupils understand litres and millilitres through hands-on filling activities
• Assorted Plastic Measuring Cylinders – Teach precise measurement and reading of scales
• Hexagram Metric Weight Set – Introduces grams and kilograms through concrete mass activities
• Nestable Bucket Balance – Compare weights and develop reasoning
• Findel Everyday Sidewalk Chalk (Pack of 50) – Mark out distances, draw number lines, or create practical measurement challenges outdoors

Contents may vary

Curriculum Aims Supported

This pack helps teachers deliver the National Curriculum aims for Measurement, including:

Key Stage 1

• Compare, describe, and solve practical problems for lengths, mass, capacity, and volume
• Measure and begin to record lengths, mass, and capacity using appropriate standard units
• Use measuring tools such as rulers, scales, containers, and measuring jugs

Key Stage 2

• Convert between standard units of length, mass, and volume
• Measure and calculate perimeter and distance travelled
• Read, interpret, and compare scales, intervals, and unit conversions
• Estimate, compare, and calculate different measures in practical contexts
• Understand and use metric units including mm, cm, m, ml, and litres