Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Hey there, amazing teachers—this podcast is for YOU! Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator seeking inspiration, Rainbow Skies for Teachers is here to help you thrive in and out of the classroom.
We’re Ashleigh and Alisha, your enthusiastic hosts and co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With 20+ years of combined experience in primary education, we’re dedicated to sharing practical advice, supercharged tips, and game-changing strategies to help you succeed as a teacher.
Whether it’s crafting engaging lessons or perfecting your classroom management, we’ve got your back. We're on a mission to lead an education revolution; one inspired teacher at a time….
There are rainbows ahead, and together, we're unstoppable!
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Rainbow Skies for Teachers
93. Creative Measurement Lesson Ideas
In this episode we’re showing you how a deck of UNO cards can become one of your most versatile teaching tools, especially for measurement! From comparing lengths in Kindergarten to converting units in Year 4, we’re sharing fun, hands-on activities that make maths more meaningful and less worksheet-heavy.
We also take a trip down memory lane with some of our own data lesson experiences (remember those eye colour graphs?) and explore how we can create more memorable and nurturing moments in our maths classrooms today. In this episode, we cover:
- Using UNO cards to compare, tally, and graph in early years
- Engaging measurement games for all grades
- Strategies for teaching unit conversions (litres, grams, millilitres & more)
- Creating data experiences students will actually enjoy
- Ideas for differentiation using UNO cards in measurement lessons
- FREE game templates for busy teachers (see link below)With ideas for every primary year level, including free templates and tips for adapting lessons for mixed-ability groups, this episode will leave you excited to grab your UNO deck and start measuring!
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog: Teach Measurement Using UNO Cards
FREE Download: UNO Measurement Conversion Game Templates
Share your own school data memories with us on Instagram: @rainbowskycreations
Ready-to-go UNO resources: