Capacity is about how much a container can hold! Some containers hold a lot (like a big bucket). Some containers hold a little (like a small cup). Let's learn to recognize which containers hold more and which hold less.
Capacity tells us how much stuff fits inside a container. When we talk about capacity, we ask: How much can this hold?
Holds More: Can fit a lot inside - A big bucket - A bathtub - A large pot - Your toy box
Holds Less: Can only fit a little inside - A small cup - A spoon - A tiny jar - Your pocket
Look at the container: - Is it big inside? - Could lots of things fit? - Or is it small inside?
At Home: A sink holds more water than a cup. A big bowl holds more cereal than a small bowl.
At School: A big bin holds more blocks than a small basket. A large paint jar holds more paint than a tiny bottle.
Real-World: NOAA measures rainfall in containers. A bigger container can hold more rain!
Capacity is about how much a container can hold! Some containers hold a lot (like a big bucket). Some containers hold a little (like a small cup). Let's learn to recognize which containers hold more and which hold less.
Capacity tells us how much stuff fits inside a container. When we talk about capacity, we ask: How much can this hold?
Holds More: Can fit a lot inside - A big bucket - A bathtub - A large pot - Your toy box
Holds Less: Can only fit a little inside - A small cup - A spoon - A tiny jar - Your pocket
Look at the container: - Is it big inside? - Could lots of things fit? - Or is it small inside?
At Home: A sink holds more water than a cup. A big bowl holds more cereal than a small bowl.
At School: A big bin holds more blocks than a small basket. A large paint jar holds more paint than a tiny bottle.
Real-World: NOAA measures rainfall in containers. A bigger container can hold more rain!