Drawing Non-Standard Units

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 1 and 2 to build foundational measurement understanding through creative, hands-on practice. By using toy cars as a non-standard unit, learners explore repeated units, estimation, spatial visualization, length comparison, and early measurement concepts while strengthening fine motor control through drawing.

Learning Goals

• Repeated Units in Measurement (Gr. 1-2): Understand that length can be measured by repeating the same unit end to end.
• Estimation & Visualization: Estimate object length and represent it visually using consistent non-standard units.
• Non-Standard Measurement Concepts: Build conceptual understanding before transitioning to rulers and standard units.
• Spatial Awareness & Representation: Develop the ability to match drawings to real-world size relationships.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with early elementary math measurement standards.
• Creative, Engaging Format: Drawing toy cars makes abstract measurement ideas concrete and fun.
• Fine Motor Skill Support: Encourages careful drawing, spacing, and visual accuracy.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for math centers, independent practice, small groups, early finishers, or homeschool instruction.

This drawing non-standard units worksheet helps young learners understand that measurement involves counting repeated units, not guessing size. By illustrating how many toy cars long an object is, students strengthen estimation, spatial reasoning, and conceptual measurement skills. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this printable provides meaningful, no-prep practice that builds a strong foundation for future work with standard measurement tools.

This worksheet is part of our Non-Standard Units collection.