Fill It Up! Full, Half Full and Empty

About This Resource

A complete Grade 1 math pack on capacity. Children learn the words full, half full and empty, compare containers that hold more or less, and use cups as a unit to measure and compare. Includes slides, a lesson plan, worksheet, quiz, homework, A5 flashcards, a rubric, Word files and answer keys.

Overview

Capacity is how much a container can hold. Children describe containers as full, half full or empty, compare which holds more or less, and measure by counting cups of water or rice. They solve simple problems such as: The jug holds 6 cups. The bottle holds 4 cups. Which holds more? How many more?

Resource Details

Subject: Math
Topic: Capacity: Full, Half Full and Empty
Category: Measurement
File Type: PDF
File Size: 306.1 KB
Published: 14 Nov 2026
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Grade 1 (ages 6–7) 45 minutes Measurement comparing counting vocabulary

Learning Objectives

Describe containers as full, half full or empty.
Compare the capacity of two containers using more and less.
Measure and compare capacity by counting cups.

How to Use This Resource

Show three clear cups of water: full, half full and empty. Ask children to describe them.
Pour water or rice between containers with the slides. Then do activities 1 and 2 together.
Children complete activities 3 to 6. Use the quiz and send the homework page home.

Classroom Activity Ideas

Water station: children fill containers with cups and record how many cups each holds.
Guess and check: children guess which container holds more, then test it.
Line them up: order three containers from holds least to holds most.

Differentiation

Support: compare only two containers at a time. Challenge: order four containers and find the difference in cups.

Assessment

Use the worksheet and quiz to check vocabulary and comparisons. Use the rubric during the water station activity.

Teacher Tips

A tall, thin container can hold less than a short, wide one. Let children test their guesses so they do not judge by height alone. Rice or sand is less messy than water indoors.

What's Included

10-page printable PDF lesson pack: teacher lesson plan with timings, materials and differentiation
Key vocabulary list (6 words with meanings and examples)
Student worksheet (6 activities)
Quiz / assessment (3 parts)
Homework practice page
Printable flashcards: 6 A5 picture cards (separate PDF)
Assessment rubric (4 levels)
Lesson slides (editable PowerPoint)
Editable Word version of all student pages
Complete answer key (also as a separate PDF)