The younger children have been using tools to fill and empty containers using language such as 'full' 'empty' and 'more'. In looking at weight we looked at heavier and lighter user our large scales.
The older children have been estimating (guessing how many) and counting how many spoons, cups, jugs or handfuls it takes to fill different shaped containers. Some children recognised the different numbers on the scales and containers.
Sequencing how to plants seeds. |
The skills learnt were used in planting our seeds and measuring their growth. The children estimated how much compost they would need for pots and tubes, with some saying they hadn't guessed enough so would need so many more.
As soon as our sweet peas started to grow through the compost we used the tape measure to measure how tall the plants were, recognising the number and remembering we need to start at 0. We are hoping that before the summer holidays they will be as tall as the big metre ruler with lots of lovely smelling flowers.