Get ready to help Molly the Mouse navigate her way through a fun and educational maze of measurement challenges! In this engaging worksheet pack, students will compare animals to themselves and decide whether they are taller or shorter to guide Molly toward her cheesy prize.

Designed to reinforce length comparison using visual judgement, this set of four no-prep worksheets is perfect for introducing or consolidating foundational measurement concepts. The bold, appealing clipart makes each page pop and captures student interest from the start.

Whether used during a maths lesson, for early finishers or as a quiet morning warm-up, Measurement Maze: Length offers flexibility and instant engagement with zero prep needed. It’s time to measure, compare and guide Molly to the cheese!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Compare and identify whether objects are taller or shorter than oneself
• ✅ Build visual estimation skills using everyday animal examples
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of length in a relatable, student-focused context
• ✅ Engage in critical thinking and decision-making within a structured task

What’s Included:

• 4 x worksheet pages featuring a length comparison maze
• Clear visuals of animals compared to a child for easy judgement
• Answer path leads students through the maze based on their decisions

Materials Needed:

• Pencils or markers
• Optional: scissors and glue if using as a cut-and-paste extension

How to Use:

1. Provide students with one of the Measurement Maze worksheets.
2. Ask them to observe each animal and compare its height to a child shown in the image.
3. Students follow the path based on whether each animal is taller or shorter than the child.
4. They continue comparing and deciding until Molly reaches the cheese at the end of the maze.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during measurement units focused on height and visual comparison
• 💡 Ideal for Foundation and Year 1 students learning about length through relative sizing
• 💡 Add to your early finisher stations or morning work routines
• 💡 Pair with hands-on activities comparing height using string or blocks

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to explain their reasoning for each comparison to build vocabulary
• 💛 Use as a fun pre-assessment or revision tool before moving on to formal measurement units
• 💛 Create a classroom display featuring completed mazes and student-made “cheese” awards

Measurement Maze: Length is a fun, low-prep way to build early length comparison skills as students guide Molly through a maze of measurement decisions. Let’s get measuring!