Grade 1

Light, heavy, and capacity

Compare weight and how much containers can hold using child-friendly objects and simple observation.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Let children hold, lift, pour, and compare. The goal is everyday math language, not formal units.

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L Picture card
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Light and heavy

weight words

Lift two objects and compare them.

Example: The book is heavier than the paper.

M Picture card
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More water

capacity idea

Compare two cups or bottles.

Example: This bottle holds more water.

L Picture card
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Less water

capacity idea

Notice which container holds less.

Example: This cup holds less water.

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