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The Right Level

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP3.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

During large group read Balancing Act by Ellen Stoll Walsh. The story begins with two little mice that use a long stick balanced on a rock to create a teeter- totter for themselves. Just as they are celebrating their victory, more friends decide to join them. With each new addition, the balance is shifted and they have to figure out how to restore it. Ask things like, “What could the mice do to get it to balance again? Is there a way everyone can join in the fun?” Show the children a level tool. Explain that a level is a very important tool used by builders to determine if an object or surface sits at a flat position or if it is unbalanced. Place the level on several surfaces to demonstrate. Show the children that if the air bubble is in the very center of the lines, the object is balanced or flat.

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