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Balance the Scales

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-MA7.4c, CD-MA7.4c
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Have a set of scales in front of the group. Have a certain number of objects on each side making sure they are not equal. Ask the children which side is heavier. Ask how the scales can be made even and have the children explain. This could be done in large group.