Help your Year 1 child explore weight by building and using simple balance scales.

Build Your Own Scales transforms a coat hanger and two small containers into a working balance. Your child predicts which objects will be heavier, tests them and watches how the scale moves, discovering that bigger does not always mean heavier. They can then use identical objects such as stones as informal units to compare weight.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. Compare clearly different objects first, then hunt for surprising pairs or investigate combinations that make the scales balance.

Skills Explored

• Comparing objects using heavier, lighter and equal
• Understanding that weight can be compared and measured

You'll Need

• A hanger
• Two small bags, cups or containers
• A selection of outdoor objects such as stones, sticks, leaves or pinecones

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