Memorization of Customary Units of Length is always a struggle for my students. This mnemonic helps students practice length measurements and gives them a resource they can bring with them wherever they go-themselves! (Now isn't that hand-y?)
Each body part that is referenced is close to the distance named (inch, foot, yard). Although not perfectly accurate, it provides a great visual comparison of about “how far” that distance would be and is useful for identifying reasonable units of measurement-something that surprisingly many students struggle with. Because it is too long of a distance to show a mile, jogging in place reminds students of a “really long distance” they have to run in gym.
You can purchase Customary Units of Length Mnemonic at The Flying Pig TPT store.
This product includes a condensed page for teachers, a poster for students (for classroom display and/or an interactive notebook resource), and a script for teachers to explain mnemonic motions to students.
Here is The Flying Pig YouTube video explaining what the Customary Units of Length Mnemonic looks like in awesome action (even though the thumbnail looks like I am about to slap the camera in the face, I promise no cameramen or electronics were harmed making this video.)
So run like a happy, mile trotting tomato and try this with your students, kids, or unsuspecting someone struggling with customary units of length. Mnemonics are most effective when repeated seven times in an initial lesson and then reviewed every day throughout a unit. If you see it, hear it, do it, and repeat-you will remember it.
It may seem silly, but I guarantee it will stick and prove useful when they least expect it!
-The Flying Pig
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