Directions for a Drawing Game
measurement · ruler measurement and directional language
Directions for a Drawing Game is a Grade 2 measurement activity that combines ruler use with precise directional language. Students create pictures using only straight horizontal and vertical lines, mark starting points, and write measurement directions for a partner to reconstruct the drawing. The final picture becomes a built-in test of how accurately the measurements and directions were communicated.
Use it for partner work when students are practicing inches, line length, and words such as up, down, left, and right. Comparing the original and reconstructed drawings can lead to useful conversations about endpoints and precision. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Directions for a Drawing Game. No credit card; 3 lifetime generations.
- Grades:
- 2
- Players:
- 1 player
- Materials:
- paper, pencil
- Classroom use:
- partner work
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