Math · Stage 1
Holds More, Holds Less — Capacity
Full or empty? Pour into same-size cups to compare how much each holds.
✦ Math📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
compare capacity and volume using holds more, holds less, full, and empty.
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Kavi Pours the Water 🫗
Kavi had a big jug and a little cup. "Which holds more water?" To find out fairly, Kavi filled each one using the same little cup again and again. The jug took 6 cups to fill. The little cup took just 2. "The jug holds more!" said Kavi. A container that is filled to the top is full; one with nothing inside is empty.
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What your child will learn
1Holds more or holds less?Capacity is how much a container can hold. A bigger container usually holds more. Tap each card.
2How many cups does each hold?We filled three containers using the same cup and counted. The taller the bar, the more it holds.
3Full or empty?Full means filled right up. Empty means nothing inside. Tap the right box.
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A peek inside
A jug is filled by 6 little cups. A mug is filled by 2. Which holds more?
6 cups is more than 2 cups
Try this at home: A big jug fills 8 cups. A small cup fills 1 cup. Which holds more? __
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
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