Game Resources
Goal
In this game your children will learn how to measure and compare the weight of objects using a balance scale.
Child Vocabulary
Math Vocabulary
Balance Scale
Predict or Estimate
Age-Appropriate Definition
"A tool to weigh things"
"Best Guess"
Hand Motion
Hold both hands out flat and move up and down.
Tough finger to chin.
TS Gold Alignment
Game Level
Name / Descriptipon
Seed
2 Years
Perceptual Comparer
Make simple comparisons between two objects that are very different in size. Holds a rock and a feather and says the rock is heavier.
Sprout
3 Years
Small Set Comparer
Compares and orders a small set of objects according to size, length, weight, area, or volume. Puts three objects in order from lightest to heaviest.
Sprout
4 Years
Non-Standard Measurer
Uses multiple of the same unit to measure objects. Says, "The eraser weights two wooden blocks."
Bloom
5 Years / Kinder
Early Standard Measurer
Uses measurement words and some standard measurement tools accurately. Says, "If I add two more blocks to this side of the scale they will be the same."
Balance It! Resources
How To Play
Spanish
Game Training
English
Spanish
Game Modeling
English
Spanish
Instructor Guides
Station Guides
Math Concept
Circle Time
Counting + Measuring
Measurement
