Heavy or Light?
Look at each scale. The heavy side goes down! Circle the one that is heavier or lighter.
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How to do it
- Read the word.
- Look at the scale. The heavy side goes down.
- Circle the heavier or lighter one.
Teaching tip
Ask "Which side went down?" before your child circles. This sheet is aligned with Common Core K.MD.A.2.
About this worksheet
Six balance scales with pairs like an elephant and a mouse.
What kids practice
Kindergartners compare two things to see which is longer, taller or heavier. They learn to line things up at one end before comparing length, and that the heavy side of a balance scale goes down.
Watch for
- Comparing length without lining up the ends.
- Thinking bigger always means heavier.
- Leaving gaps between cubes when measuring.
It's free to print, with an answer key. See the full comparing length and weight guide for kindergarten.
More sheets in this set
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1. Longer, Taller and Heavier ChartPictures showing longer and shorter, taller and shorter, and heavier and lighter on a balance scale. 
2. Longer or Shorter?Pencils, ribbons and caterpillars lined up at a start line. The More setting compares three to find the longest or shortest.
3. Taller or Shorter?Six pairs of flowers, trees and block towers to compare by height.
5. Measure with CubesPencils, ribbons and caterpillars with cubes lined up underneath to count.