Measuring and comparing capacity

Early stages of using the language of capacity: half full etc.

Teapots are the subject of this set of capacity worksheets.

A saucepan and a selection of cups and mugs for this estimating and measuring activity.

Work out how many glasses of liquid each jug holds.

Which teapot holds the most?

Plenty of bottles, cups and containers needed for this watery activity. Tip: if you want to stay dry use sand!

Comparing buckets to see how much sand they hold.

Comparing amounts to a litre and remember: a litre of water weighs a kilo.