Make learning about weight fun, practical and engaging with the edx education® 1 Litre Bucket Balance. This hands-on educational balance scale helps children explore weight, measurement and comparison through interactive play. By filling the clear graduated buckets with water, sand, pebbles, feathers or other materials, children can investigate concepts such as heavier, lighter and equal weight while developing a deeper understanding of maths and scientific enquiry. Ideal for classrooms, nurseries and home learning, it's a fantastic resource for inspiring curiosity through exploration.
Features
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Helps children understand weight, mass, balance and equivalence through practical investigation.
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Includes two clear removable graduated buckets, each holding up to 1 litre (1000 ml) of solids or liquids.
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Sliding compensator allows for accurate balancing and precise measurement.
- Encourages children to compare different materials, discovering that objects of the same size can have different weights.
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Supports early maths concepts including measuring, estimating, counting and comparing.
- Buckets are perfectly sized for small hands, making pouring and measuring simple and enjoyable.
- Durable plastic construction designed for frequent classroom and home use.
- Ideal for maths lessons, science investigations, sensory play and STEM learning activities.
Specifications
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Contents: 1 bucket balance with 2 removable graduated buckets
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Bucket Capacity: 1 litre (1000 ml) each
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Assembled Dimensions: 47 × 13 × 17 cm
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Material: Durable child-safe plastic
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Age Range: Suitable for ages 3–11 years
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Colour/Design: Sturdy balance with transparent graduated buckets
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Safety Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.
Benefits for All Learners
Supports Development
This interactive balance helps children develop early mathematical understanding of weight, measurement, estimation and equivalence while encouraging scientific thinking, observation and problem-solving. Pouring and balancing activities also strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Inclusive Design
The visual and tactile nature of the bucket balance makes abstract measurement concepts easier to understand for a wide range of learners. Ideal for children who benefit from practical, hands-on and sensory-rich experiences, including those with additional learning or sensory needs, while remaining engaging and accessible for all children.
Encourages Social Learning
Perfect for collaborative investigations, children can work together to compare materials, make predictions and discuss their findings, helping to develop communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills.
Why Buy from Learning SPACE?
The edx education® 1 Litre Bucket Balance is an essential educational resource for introducing children to weight and measurement through meaningful, hands-on discovery. Whether used in the classroom, nursery or at home, it transforms early maths and science into an exciting learning experience. Trusted by schools and parents, Expert advice available, Fast UK & Ireland delivery for peace of mind.
