Exploring Weight Activity (Reception)

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Check children's understanding of weight and comparative language with this activity. They must weigh two items at a time using balancing scales and identify which is heavier or lighter. As an extension activity, challenge children to find two items in the classroom that weigh the same and balance on the scales.

Key Stage: Early Years
Subject: Maths
Topic: Measure and Size
Topic Group:Measurement
Year(s): Reception
Media Type: PDF
Resource Type: Activities & Games
Last Updated: 24/10/2023
Resource Code: M0WAT103

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