Summary
In “Tall Stories,” the Numberblocks compare sizes -- taller, shorter, and how much each one holds. A full episode (4:35) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
“Tall Stories” helps children compare sizes -- taller, shorter, and how much each one holds.
- What did the Numberblocks compare in this episode?
- Which was taller or held more, and how could you tell?
- How could you measure to check?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: taller, shorter, bigger, holds, measure, compare.
Try it: Find two objects and describe which is taller and which holds more.