Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of "showing empty" in a fun and engaging way. They will be able to identify and describe situations where something is empty and express their thoughts creatively.

Materials and Prep

• No additional materials are needed for this lesson.
• Prepare to discuss different scenarios where things can be empty, like a glass, a box, or a room.
• Think of fun examples and stories that illustrate emptiness in a playful way.

Activities

• Empty Box Surprise:

  Have the student find a small box or container around the house. Ask them to show you the box and describe it. Then, ask them to pretend the box is empty and create a story about what could have been inside it. What do they think happened to the contents?

• Draw an Empty Scene:

  Ask the student to draw a picture of a place that is empty, like an empty park or an empty room. Encourage them to use their imagination to fill the scene with fun ideas about what could happen in that empty space.

• Empty vs. Full Game:

  Play a game where you take turns describing objects that are either empty or full. For example, "This cup is empty!" or "This basket is full of toys!" Challenge each other to think of more examples.

Talking Points

• "What does it mean when something is empty? Can you think of something that is empty right now?"
• "Why do you think it can be fun to have empty spaces? What could we do with an empty room?"
• "Can you think of a time when you felt empty? Maybe when you finished a delicious meal?"
• "What are some things that we can fill up? How does it feel when something is full?"
• "Let’s imagine what could happen in an empty box. What if a magical creature lived inside?"
• "Why do you think it’s important to notice when things are empty? Can it help us understand what we need?"
• "How can we turn an empty space into something fun? Let’s brainstorm ideas!"