Fountain Primary School, Londonderry

Sweet Success in Measurement: Learning Through Waffles and Rice Krispie Buns

3rd Mar 2026

🧇🍪 Sweet Success in Measurement


We are pleased to share that our class has successfully completed our hands-on activities focused entirely on measuring. Using waffles and Rice Krispie buns as practical learning tools, students explored different types of measurement in an engaging and meaningful way.

📏 What We Measured
Throughout the activities, students practiced and applied key measurement skills, including:

Measuring Weight (Mass)
Using scales, students measured how much the Rice Krispie buns weighed. They recorded their findings and compared measurements using appropriate units.
Comparing Measurements
Students practiced comparing which items were longer, heavier, taller, or larger. They discussed their observations and supported answers using their recorded measurements.

📊 Skills Strengthened
Through these completed activities, students improved their ability to:
Use measuring tools accurately
Read and record measurements
Understand and apply standard units
Compare and analyze measurement results

This hands-on experience allowed students to connect classroom learning with real-world measuring situations. We are proud of their focus and effort as they developed confidence and accuracy in measurement skills.