This chunky, bright and brilliantly basic tape measure is just the job for tiny hands taking big maths steps.
With a smooth wind-up action, bold markings and no complicated buttons, it's perfect for early years children learning to measure everything from book corners to best friends.
One side shows centimetres and metres;
the other shows inches and feet so children can explore both metric and imperial units with ease.
Whether it's measuring a muddy puddle in Forest School or figuring out who's taller at tidy-up time, this tool brings measuring to life in a way worksheets never could.
Ideal for continuous provision in EYFS and Year 1 maths areas, it supports spatial reasoning, ordinality, comparison, and real-world maths thinking.
And unlike adult tape measures, this one won't snap back like an angry elastic band.
Recommended for ages 3+ with supervision.
Measures up to 1.2m (that's about 4 feet, or 24 pencil lengths, depending on your classroom standard of measurement).
Features
Measures up to 1.2m / 4ft
Displays metric and imperial units
Chunky handle and smooth wind-up action
Bright, appealing colours (may vary)
Perfectly sized for small hands
Recommended age: 3+ with supervision
Benefits
Supports early years maths and measuring skills
Encourages spatial awareness and reasoning
Great for height comparison and object measurement
Promotes real-world numeracy in continuous provision
Links to Development Matters & EYFS maths curriculum
Engages children in active, exploratory learning