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Comparing Volume Concepts

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Comparing Volume Concepts - Worksheet 1

Various containers and cups

🥤 Part 1: Which Container Holds More?

Instructions: Look at each pair of containers. Circle the one that holds more.

1. Circle the container that holds more:

A tall thin cup OR a short wide bowl

2. Circle the container that holds more:

A small jar OR a large bucket

3. Circle the container that holds more:

A juice box OR a water bottle

✏️ Part 2: More Comparisons

4. Circle the container that holds more:

A teacup OR a coffee mug

5. Circle the container that holds more:

A lunchbox OR a pencil case

6. Tick the correct answer:

Big containers always hold more

We need to compare to find out which holds more

Small containers can sometimes hold more

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Comparing Volume Concepts - Worksheet 2

Children comparing containers

💬 Part 1: Explain Your Thinking

Instructions: Look at the containers and write or tell someone which holds more and why. Use words like 'more', 'less', and 'holds'.

1. A swimming pool and a bathtub

Which holds more? ________________

Why? The swimming pool holds _______ water because it is much _______ than the bathtub.

2. A spoon and a bowl

Which holds more? ________________

Why? ________________________________________________

🗣️ Part 2: More Explanations

3. A backpack and a pocket

Which holds more? ________________

Explain: The ____________ holds _______ things because ________________

4. A toy box and a matchbox

Which holds more? ________________

Tell someone why using the words 'more', 'less', or 'holds':

5. Draw two containers - one that holds more than the other:

Label which one holds more and which one holds less.

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