A fun way for Year 1 kids to learn about weight is by using everyday things from home or school. Here are some easy and creative ideas:

1. Balance Scales

• You can make a simple balance scale with a ruler and two cups. Kids can compare the weight of different items like toys, books, or fruit. This activity helps them understand what "heavier" and "lighter" mean while having fun!

2. Nature Walk

• Go outside for a walk and collect different natural items like rocks, leaves, and sticks. Kids can guess which items are heavy or light and then check their guesses by weighing them.

3. Weight Challenges

• Set up challenges where kids guess how much an object weighs before they measure it. For example, ask them if they think a baseball is heavier than a tennis ball. This helps boost their thinking skills!

4. Sorting Activities

• Let them sort objects by weight into groups like “light,” “medium,” and “heavy.” Kids can do this in pairs or small groups to help each other and talk about their choices.

5. Story Time Integration

• Read stories about weight or characters that lift heavy things. This makes math ideas more exciting and fun through storytelling.

These activities make learning about weight enjoyable and encourage kids to be curious and hands-on!