Make learning measurement magical with Build a Unicorn: Mixed Measurement! This interactive math game helps little learners explore nonstandard measurement and comparing length, height, and weight in a fun, engaging way. Students will measure different objects on their task cards with cubes or links and compare objects as they build their very own unicorn!

⭐ What’s Included

• 26 Task Cards featuring a variety of measurement questions:

  • “How many cubes/links long is ___?”

  • “Which ___ is longer/longest?”

  • “How many cubes tall is ___?”

  • “Which ___ is taller/tallest?”

  • “Which ___ is shorter/shortest?”

  • “Which object is heavier/lighter?”

  • “Which object weighs more/less?”

• 26 answer cards for self-checking

• Unicorn Pieces for Building 2 different unicorns

• 2 Unicorn Response Mats

• Student Response Sheet

• Answer Key

Materials come in both color and black and white options. Students can play individually, in pairs, as a small group for an engaging, collaborative math challenge... or make it a Students vs. Teacher game for super engagement and fun!

⭐ How to Play

1. Students draw a measurement task card complete the task on their card.
   

2. They record their answer on their mat and/or response sheet.
   

3. Each correct answer earns a unicorn piece to build their magical creature!
   

4. The player who builds their unicorn first, or the most, wins!
   

⭐ Skills & Standards Covered

• Nonstandard measurement using cubes and links
  

• Comparing length, height, weight
  

• Math vocabulary and descriptive comparison language
  

• Aligned with early measurement standards for K–1
  

✨ Why Teachers Love It

• Turns measurement into a playful, hands-on activity
  

• Reinforces key math vocabulary naturally through practice
  

• Offers visual and tactile learning opportunities
  

• Encourages cooperation, problem-solving, and independence
  

• Perfect for math centers, small groups, or intervention

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