Teachables Junior Bucket Scales

The Teachables Junior Bucket Scales provide a durable and interactive resource that encourages young learners to explore early measurement concepts through hands-on experiences. Featuring two tough, removable buckets made from translucent plastic, children can easily observe the contents as they measure solids or liquids such as sand, water, marbles, or counters. This visibility helps reinforce the concept of volume and weight while supporting accurate comparisons. These scales offer more than just physical measurement-they inspire active learning in mathematics and science by allowing students to engage in real-world problem-solving activities. As children fill and balance the buckets, they are introduced to key numeracy skills such as estimation, counting, and the concept of heavier and lighter. The process of pouring and transferring materials also contributes to fine motor skill development. Whether used for individual discovery, small group work, or whole-class demonstrations, the Junior Bucket Scales serve as a versatile tool for integrating mathematics and science in early years classrooms while fostering curiosity, confidence, and inquiry-based learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages understanding of mass, volume, and comparison through concrete materials.
• Supports early numeracy development including counting, estimating, and basic operations.
• Fosters scientific inquiry skills such as prediction, testing, and observing outcomes.
• Strengthens hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through active manipulation of materials.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up a sensory investigation station using dry or wet materials to explore balance.
• Involve students in weight-based challenges to predict and compare different objects.
• Use in cross-curricular activities linking maths and science through data collection and graphing results.
• Incorporate storytelling by having students create narratives about what they are weighing and why.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for Foundation to Year 2
• Measurements: Approx. 32 cm (L) x 13 cm (W) x 13 cm (H)
• Features: Translucent buckets for visibility; suitable for solids and liquids
• Material: Durable plastic for long-term classroom use