Manufacturer | Learning Resources |
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Brand | Learning Resources |
Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.25 x 6 x 5.4 inches |
Item model number | LER1521 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Multi-color |
Material Type | Plastic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 6 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W x 6"D |
Manufacturer Part Number | LER1521 |
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Learning Resources Primary Bucket Balance Teaching Scale - 1 Piece, Ages 3+, Math for Preschoolers, Classroom Balance Scale, Balance Scale for Kids, Science for Kids,Back to School Supplies
Brand | Learning Resources |
Color | Multi-color |
Special Feature | Portable;Durable |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 589 Grams |
About this item
- BUCKET BALANCE SCALE: Explore volume and compare solids and liquids with this sturdy bucket balance
- LEARN & GROW: Build observation and estimation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of mass measurement
- BALANCE SCALE: Calibrated clear buckets with removable lids hold solids or up to 400 ml of liquid and allow students to see what’s inside
- EASY STORAGE & CLEANUP: Set includes bucket balance with storage drawer, 2 removable easy-pour buckets, and 2 lids.PERFECT FOR PRESCHOOLERS & BEYOND: Ages 3+
- There's magic to be found in new math skills, which help kids understand the world around them and lay down a solid foundation in science, engineering, and other STEM skills, school supplies,teacher supplies!
- A Brighter Back to School: Make this the smartest back-to-school yet with toys and tools from Learning Resource trusted by teachers and parents alike since 1984!
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Real scientific measurement meets kid-sized science tools in the Primary Bucket Balance from Learning Resources!
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Measure Liquids and Solids!As kids explore science concepts with this real working balance, they'll build deeper understanding of measurement, comparison, cause and effect, and more! |
Perfect for Home and Classroom!Made from sturdy plastic, this balance comes with lidded plastic buckets that are ready to hold and measure both liquids and solids! |
This durable balance is ready for years of hands-on measurement fun in the classroom or playroom! |
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ASIN | B000296LRK |
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Best Sellers Rank | #82,962 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #1,826 in Sorting & Stacking Toys #24,337 in Education Supplies & Craft Supplies |
Date First Available | June 6, 2007 |
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Learn mass measurement with this durable plastic balance. Removable, clear buckets with spouts are easy for small hands to pour. Features a built-in storage drawer perfect for storing weights.
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Measure, explore volume and make comparisons of solids and liquids with this sturdy bucket balance with lids. Removable calibrated clear buckets hold solids or up to 400 ml of liquid. Easy pour spout makes measuring liquids easy. Lids can be used as platf
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Customers like the educational value, quality and value of the weigh scale. For example, they mention it's a great addition to a preschool science center, makes learning fun and is made well. Some appreciate the ease of use and removal. That said, some complain about the sturdiness and accuracy.
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Customers find the weigh scale to be a good learning tool for homeschooling, simple school projects, and making learning fun. They also say it's a great addition to a preschool science center and serves its purpose for math lessons. Customers also mention that it helps make science more fun and is perfect for preschool.
"...Overall, it’s a good value for the price and perfect for preschool." Read more
"...It's a great teaching tool for the beginner and until you start needing precise measurements in your kid's coursework, this is a good balance to..." Read more
"...this and since I'm a homeschooling mom it's been effective in teaching them weight comparisons...." Read more
"Nice heavy plastic and served its purpose for our math lesson...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the weigh scale. They mention it's well-made, sturdy, and durable. The plastic doesn't break, and it'll last a long time. Some say the toy is simple and basic, but it'd be a great toy to play with while teaching STEAM concepts.
"...It made of a light, hard plastic and probably would not stand up to a huge amount of abuse...." Read more
"...as with all Learning Resources items I've purchased, the design is well thought out and it doesn't have more bells and whistles than needed to..." Read more
"...what ways more 1 cup of pinto beans or a 1/2 cup... simple and basic." Read more
"...So far it has held up well, although it is not particularly sturdy. The clear cups are prone to misalignment and falling off the groves...." Read more
Customers like the value of the weigh scale. They say it works great for its purpose, is better than expected, and is well worth the purchase. Some mention that it's a wonderful tool and perfect for working on a unit about weight and measures.
"...It works great for that purpose, which is to encourage exploration of weights and measurements...." Read more
"The was perfect for working on a unit about weight and measures with my 5 year old! He understood the concepts right away using the scale...." Read more
"...But once it's calibrated it worked well and was accurate in everything we had to do." Read more
"The kids love using this! It seems sturdy enough and does the job. However, it is hard to balance...." Read more
Customers find the weigh scale very easy to use for dry and liquid materials. They say it's simple and easy to learn. Customers also say it is easy to store and put back together. They mention that it sits on the beam well and is easy for young children to place and take off.
"...The cups sit on the beam well and are easy to place and take off. The drawer is a little bonus as it can store little things to weigh/compare...." Read more
"...what ways more 1 cup of pinto beans or a 1/2 cup... simple and basic." Read more
"...the scale tubs can easily be removed just by lifting up and can just as easily be put on (even young 2yo's can do it)...." Read more
"Ease of use for 4-5 year olds. Love this for my classroom but the plastic is not as strong as I’d like...." Read more
Customers like the ease of removal of the buckets and containers on the weigh scale. They mention that the bucket can be removed for storage, and the scale tubs can be lifted up. Some appreciate the clear, detachable buckets, which are great for comparing liquids. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease and functionality of the product.
"...The little buckets lift out easily which was great for comparing liquids. It’s very sturdy and easy to store in its box with other school supplies." Read more
"I like that the scale tubs can easily be removed just by lifting up and can just as easily be put on (even young 2yo's can do it)...." Read more
"...The drawer pulls out nice and smooth and is a decent size to hold anything a 4 year old may want to place in it." Read more
"This is my ideal balance. I love the removable buckets, and enjoy the storage drawer!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the scale. Some mention it's a great balance for second graders to work with, and one of the best scales they've ever used. It's fairly precise, and can distinguish differences within 1 to 1.5 inches. However, others say that the scales are not properly balanced, making the item useless. The scales never really are truly balanced, and it'd be hard to balance when weights are equal.
"...precise measurements in your kid's coursework, this is a good balance to begin with." Read more
"...The clear cups are prone to misalignment and falling off the groves. Overall, it’s a good value for the price and perfect for preschool." Read more
"...But once it's calibrated it worked well and was accurate in everything we had to do." Read more
"...it still couldn't be balanced -- one of the cups was far too heavy for even the calibration..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the lid of the weigh scale. Some like that the buckets come with lids, while others say that the lids fall off and fit a bit too loosely.
"...And there are lids for the cups if you need them...." Read more
"...Any movement and the lid slides off, the kids don't like this either and at first would try and try again to put the lids on when they weighed..." Read more
"...I love that there are lids for the buckets, though not for air-tight storage use, but still great for decreasing spillage if it should happen...." Read more
"...balancing almost anything with this bucket....however, the lids fit a bit too loosely...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the sturdiness of the weigh scale. They mention that the buckets and cups fall off easily. They also say that the parts barely stay in place for operation and the lids snap on but not very securely.
"...The clear cups are prone to misalignment and falling off the groves. Overall, it’s a good value for the price and perfect for preschool." Read more
"...one complaint, it is that the buckets on either side of the scale slip off easily and have to be put back on a lot...." Read more
"...One thing that I don't like is the lids for the scale tubs. They don't lock on, they just sit on top of the tubs...." Read more
"...The lids snap on, but not very securely. The containers lift off the balance very easily as only gravity is keeping them on...." Read more
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It made of a light, hard plastic and probably would not stand up to a huge amount of abuse. But ours has been dropped on hard floors several times in the past year and is not damaged at all. So I would say it is durable if not abused.
Edit to add: Two years later and this toy is still intact and has stood up to the wear-and-tear of a couple years play with an active child.
First, my daughter weighed some of her small toys (Scrubby Pets animals) and used the weights to compare them.
Then, they realized that the containers could hold water, so they decided to compare weights for liquids. This was just in our first week of owning the toy. Since we are doing a lot of home learning activities right now, I can see us pulling this out more when my older kid learns about measurement or just for fun as we cycle through our different science tools.
Using the weights has been a great way to reinforce addition for my daughter (since to make up the weight for one Scrubby Pet she might have to add 10+10+5+1g) and for my younger child to learn the concepts of more/less or heavier/lighter.
If I had one complaint, it is that the buckets on either side of the scale slip off easily and have to be put back on a lot. The plastic on the buckets is not as sturdy as it could be.
However, as with all Learning Resources items I've purchased, the design is well thought out and it doesn't have more bells and whistles than needed to convey the main function and concept.