Longer or Shorter?
Read the word. Circle the one that is longer or shorter. Everything starts at the same line!
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How to do it
- Read the word.
- Compare the things in the row.
- Circle the one that matches the word.
Teaching tip
Point to the dotted start line so your child sees everything begins in the same place. This sheet is aligned with Common Core K.MD.A.2.
About this worksheet
Pencils, ribbons and caterpillars lined up at a start line. The More setting compares three to find the longest or shortest.
What kids practice
Kindergartners compare two things to see which is longer, taller or heavier. They learn to line things up at one end before comparing length, and that the heavy side of a balance scale goes down.
Watch for
- Comparing length without lining up the ends.
- Thinking bigger always means heavier.
- Leaving gaps between cubes when measuring.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full comparing length and weight guide for kindergarten.
More sheets in this set
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1. Longer, Taller and Heavier ChartPictures showing longer and shorter, taller and shorter, and heavier and lighter on a balance scale. 
3. Taller or Shorter?Six pairs of flowers, trees and block towers to compare by height.
4. Heavy or Light?Six balance scales with pairs like an elephant and a mouse.
5. Measure with CubesPencils, ribbons and caterpillars with cubes lined up underneath to count.