Measuring Capacity — Interactive Lesson & Worksheet (Ages 5–6)

Ready to make capacity click for young learners? This 23-slide interactive lesson teaches pupils about measuring capacity in millilitres and litres, with a printable worksheet to follow.

Measuring Capacity in Year 1 Maths

Pupils learn that capacity is a measure of how much a container can hold, and that it is measured in millilitres (ml) and litres (l), where 1 l = 1000 ml. They read scales on measuring jugs and beakers, use measuring spoons and jugs, match capacities to everyday containers by dragging, compare the juice in two containers, and finish with reasoning and problem-solving questions.

What’s Included

• 23-slide interactive lesson with jugs and beakers
• Learning objectives on measuring volume and capacity in ml and l and reading scales
• Drag-and-drop activity matching capacities to images
• Reasoning and problem-solving questions
• A printable worksheet PDF, including an estimating capacity activity

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds confidence reading the scale on a jug or beaker
• Makes the link between millilitres and litres clear
• Everyday containers make measures concrete
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• The worksheet gives ready-made independent practice
• Pairs naturally with practical measuring in the classroom
• Suits teaching, revision and homework
• A concise lesson that fits neatly into a single session

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A dependable addition to a measures topic, giving pupils a clear, visual picture of how much different containers hold. Reading scales accurately is a practical skill they will use in science, cooking and everyday life.

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FAQ

What year group is this for? Year 1 (ages 5–6).

Is a worksheet included? Yes — a printable worksheet PDF is included.

Does it cover millilitres and litres? Yes — it covers both, including 1 l = 1000 ml.