Length P7 Anchor Charts

Help pupils build confidence with length and measurement using this colourful, child-friendly set of 8 printable maths anchor charts.

Each poster introduces a key concept through clear explanations, visual models, worked examples, step-by-step methods and short practice questions. The consistent design makes this pack ideal for classroom displays, lesson introductions, revision, targeted support and pupil reference folders.

This resource covers:
What is length? – understanding length and choosing appropriate units
Measuring length – using rulers, metre sticks and tape measures accurately
Converting millimetres and centimetres
Converting centimetres and metres
Converting metres and kilometres
Comparing and calculating lengths – ordering, adding and subtracting measurements
Perimeter – finding the distance around regular and irregular shapes
Length problem-solving – applying measurement skills to real-life situations

The posters support pupils in selecting suitable units, measuring accurately, converting between metric units and solving practical measurement problems.

Each chart includes:
Clear, pupil-friendly explanations
Colourful visual examples
Fully worked calculations
Key mathematical vocabulary
Step-by-step conversion methods
Practice questions and helpful reminders
Real-life contexts involving journeys, rooms, objects and perimeter

Perfect for Upper Primary, P7, KS2 and CfE Second Level learners. Use the posters for whole-class teaching, guided maths sessions, revision, independent reference, intervention work or an engaging classroom display.

You will receive:
An 8-page printable PDF containing one full-page anchor chart for each teaching step.

Please note that this resource is supplied as a PDF and is not editable.