★Heavier and Lighter
Kindergarten Math Worksheet
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Circle the heavier one.
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Kindergarten Heavier and Lighter worksheets
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About this worksheet
Weight is one of the first things a child measures with their hands: a pillow is light, a brick is heavy, and a bag of apples is somewhere in between. This worksheet turns that feeling into a picture task. Each item shows two things that are very different in weight, such as an elephant and a feather, and the child circles the one that is heavier, or the one that is lighter. A whole sheet asks for one word only, and the version decides which: odd versions ask for heavier, even versions ask for lighter.
The pairs are chosen so that the answer is clear without any scale. Ask your child how they know: big animals and machines are heavy, and small, soft or airy things are light. Later, children compare two things that are closer in weight by holding one in each hand.
What your child will learn
- Compare two things by weight
- Tell heavier from lighter
- Use size and material to guess weight
- Explain a choice in words
Common Core standard: K.MD.A.2
Worked example
The pictures show a bus and a leaf. The bus is much heavier than a leaf, so circle the bus.
Common mistake
Choosing the bigger picture when the question asks about weight, even if the bigger thing is soft and light.
Helpful hint
Imagine holding each one. Which would be harder to lift?
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with heavier and lighter?
Choosing the bigger picture when the question asks about weight, even if the bigger thing is soft and light.
How can I help my child with heavier and lighter?
Imagine holding each one. Which would be harder to lift?
Are these kindergarten math worksheets free to print?
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