Lesson One – Heavy or Light
This numeracy teaching pack for the Foundation Stage gets the children to identify, describe and compare the mass of different classroom objects and sort them into groups of similar sizes using matching vocabulary words.
The class can practise using the correct vocabulary words to compare the mass of objects such as pieces of art equipment that can be classified as heavy or light.
Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to identify, describe and compare the mass of different classroom objects and sort them into groups of similar sizes using matching vocabulary words
Activities in this teaching pack include a set of cards to compare the mass of different classroom objects and sort them into groups of similar sizes and a worksheet select and record a list of objects that are heavier than something else that can be used in the classroom.
The interactive presentation gets the children to explore and compare the mass of different classroom objects and sort them into matching groups of similar sizes.
This lesson is part of a numeracy scheme of work to get the children to measure, compare and record the mass and capacity of different objects and containers using a range of non-standard measurements. There are teaching activities for shared learning, differentiated worksheets to support independent learning and interactive presentations to introduce concepts and key skills.
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