Object: A candle with the wick exposed at both ends.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to try something that we have heard about, but have seldom seen. I brought a candle along with me that is a very special candle. I want to show it to you. (Show them the candle.) What is different about this candle? (Let them answer.) That's right, there is a wick on each end. Have you ever heard about burning the candle at both ends? Older people talk about burning the candle at both ends when they are doing too many things and not getting enough rest. But I want to show it to you today for another reason. Suppose your electricity went out at home and you wanted or needed some light. You could light this end of the candle as I am doing now and it would give you light. Do you like candlel…