Fun Thermometer Reading in Space

Vito loved our penguin thermometer reading activity , and because of this, I have to include something similar in our Outerspace Preschool Mini Unit.  This is great for learning how to recognize “tens” and how to read a thermometer.


To do this activity, lay out the printed materials on a rug or table, and present it to your child. Explain to them that they will be learning how to read a thermometer, and that the measurements are in the "tens". Your child will read and identify the temperature indicated on the thermometer, and mark their answer with a wooden peg or any other manipulative.


He had fun reading the thermometer and was asking me if the temperature reading was hot or cold.


If you would like to try this activity at home or at your center, you can get this from our Outerspace Preschool Mini Unit Pack.  This and 9 other  space-themed activities are included in the pack.  To learn more about this material click  or click the image below.

Vito enjoyed this activity so much that I plan to add more temperature reading extension work in the future, including negative numbers and identifying hot or cold temperatures.