★Heavy and Light
Preschool Math Worksheet
Circle the picture.
Circle the heavier one.
Circle the lighter one.
Circle the heavier one.
Circle the lighter one.
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Preschool Heavy and Light worksheets
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About this worksheet
Heavy and light are about how hard something pulls on your hands, and a child learns them by lifting real things: a stone, a feather, a full bag, an empty one. Each box on this page shows two different pictures, such as an elephant and a mouse or a rock and a feather, and the child circles the heavier one or the lighter one. Say the words out loud as you point, and then try it with real things at home: a book and a sheet of paper, a full cup and an empty one.
Children often think bigger always means heavier, so look for a big, light thing too, like a balloon, and a small, heavy thing, like a stone. A kitchen scale makes the idea visible: the heavy side goes down.
What your child will learn
- Tell the heavier of two things from the lighter
- Use the words heavy and light about real things
- Know that big does not always mean heavy
- Try lifting two things to compare them
Head Start ELOF standard: P-MATH 8, K.MD.A.2
Worked example
The box shows a rock and a feather. The page says to circle the heavier one. A rock is hard to lift and a feather floats, so circle the rock.
Common mistake
Choosing the bigger picture. A balloon is bigger than a pebble and much lighter.
Helpful hint
Think about which one would be harder to lift.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with heavy and light?
Choosing the bigger picture. A balloon is bigger than a pebble and much lighter.
How can I help my child with heavy and light?
Think about which one would be harder to lift.
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