Weighing items on kitchen scales

Math

• The child learned the concept of measuring weight using kitchen scales.
• They learned about reading the numbers on the scale and understanding units of measurement (grams, ounces).
• The child practiced comparing and ordering weights of different items.
• They learned how to add and subtract weights to find the total weight of multiple items.

Encourage the child to continue exploring weight and measurement in their everyday activities. They can help with cooking and baking by measuring ingredients using the kitchen scale. They can also experiment with different objects to estimate their weight and then use the scale to check their estimations. This will further strengthen their understanding of weight and measurement concepts.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Pancake Escape by Paul Many: This book tells the story of a group of pancakes who try to escape from being eaten. The child will enjoy the fun story while also learning about measurement in a creative way.
• Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy: In this book, a girl measures her dog Penny in various ways, including using a scale. The child will learn about measurement and different tools used for measuring.
• How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara: This book introduces the concept of estimation and counting using pumpkins. The child will learn about estimation and compare the weights of different pumpkins.