Ramps and Wheels

See that ramps, wheels, and pulleys help us move things.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. 10 minutes or less.

For grown-ups

Your child sees that ramps, wheels, a rope-and-bucket, and a seesaw help us move things. We suggest reading it together.

What children learn in Level 46

Some things help us move other things. A ramp lets a car roll down.
A steeper ramp makes the car go faster. A low ramp is gentler.
Wheels help a wagon roll. A bucket on a rope helps us lift water. A seesaw lifts a friend.
Your turn! Mia wants the car to roll down. What helps? A ramp!
Try it with a grown-up! Make a ramp with a book and a board. Roll a car down a low ramp and a steep one. Which is faster?

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), 48–60 months:

CD-SC4.4d — Uses classroom objects to function as simple machines to enhance child directed play.