Reception Heavier and Lighter Weight Game

Reception Heavier and Lighter Weight

Teacher Specific Information

This Reception Heavier and Lighter Game will help children develop their understanding of mass. Encourage children to look at the balance scales and compare the two objects shown. Read the question and encourage children to drag the correct object into the box.  You could encourage a practical activity using objects around the setting to compare by weight.

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Development Matters

40 – 60 Months
(MS-12) Orders two items by weight or capacity.

Early Learning Goal
(ELG12) Children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.

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