LA 1.06Opposites

1. 1

   Bring the basket to the mat and take out one pair, such as the big and the small spoon.

2. 2

   Hold up the big spoon: "This spoon is big." Hold up the small spoon: "This spoon is small."

3. 3

   Place them side by side and say, "Big and small are opposites."

4. 4

   Name the full and empty jars the same way, then open and close the box: "Now it is open. Now it is closed."

5. 5

   Ask the child to show you each one: "Show me the empty jar." "Give me the small spoon." Move the objects between requests.

6. 6

   When the child answers without hesitating, point to one object and ask, "Is this jar full or empty?"

7. 7

   Mix all the objects and invite the child to find each pair and name both words.

8. 8

   Return the objects to the basket.

What catches the child’s eye

• The same jar full of water and then empty
• Opening and shutting the box lid to show open and closed

Extensions, easiest to hardest

1. Opposite picture cards matched in pairs (hot and cold, wet and dry, day and night)
2. Finding opposites in the classroom ("Find something heavy and something light.")
3. Saying the opposite when the adult says a word
4. Showing opposites with the body (fast and slow, loud and quiet)