Year 1 Spring Block 4

Spring Block 4: Measurement – Weight and Volume

Help Year 1 pupils explore mass, weight, capacity and volume with this hands-on measurement unit, aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps. Pupils build vocabulary and understanding through practical comparisons and use of real-life measuring tools like balance scales and containers.

This block focuses on developing early measurement skills through interactive lessons that cover comparing, estimating and measuring mass and volume – with clear links to the National Curriculum objectives.

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Small Steps and Curriculum Links

Week 10 Small Steps:

  • Introduce weight and mass
  • Measure mass
  • Compare mass
  • Solve problems with weight and mass

Week 11 Small Steps:

  • Introduce capacity and volume
  • Measure capacity
  • Compare capacity

National Curriculum Objectives:

  • Measure and begin to record mass/weight
  • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight (e.g. heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than)
  • Begin to use measuring tools such as balance scales
  • Measure and begin to record capacity and volume
  • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for capacity and volume (e.g. full/empty, more than, less than)
  • Begin to use measuring tools such as containers

Year 1 weight and volume worksheets and planning – White Rose aligned

Explore engaging Year 1 measurement resources covering weight, mass, volume and capacity – all aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps. This block supports pupils in comparing, measuring and solving problems using real-life objects and standard or non-standard units.

Each lesson pack includes planning, differentiated worksheets, interactive slides, activity cards and assessments. Key concepts such as heavier, lighter, full, empty and more than/less than are taught through practical, hands-on tasks designed to build secure understanding.

Browse all Year 1 weight and volume resources
 or revisit the previous unit:
Spring Block 3 – Length and Height.