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Metric units of length help us measure how long or tall something is! It’s like building blocks—small ones stack up to make big ones!
First comes meters (m), then comes centimeters (cm), and finally millimeters (mm). Meters are big, centimeters are smaller, and millimeters are tiny-tiny small!
To compare or convert, we use these magic numbers:
So, meters turn into centimeters by multiplying by 100, and centimeters turn into millimeters by multiplying by 10. Repeat after me: Multiply to grow bigger, divide to shrink smaller!
Say you have a ribbon that’s 3 meters long. How many centimeters is that?
We know that 1 meter = 100 centimeters. So, multiply 3 × 100 = 300 centimeters. Ta-da! That’s your answer. 🎉
1. Use real-life objects: Show kids a ruler (for cm) and a tape measure (for m).
2. Sing the “Multiply to Grow” song: Make it fun with claps or actions.
3. Play games: Draw lines on paper and ask them to guess the length in cm or mm.
4. Celebrate every step: Even if they get it wrong, cheer for trying!
🌟 Wow! You’re a math superstar! Keep climbing those number stairs—you’re doing amazing! 🏆
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