how do i fill in my concrete spa?


I have a concrete spa connected to my pool. The main drain has been plugged b/c of a leak. I would like to fill it in to make it a little kids pool about 1.5 feet deep. should i just fill the hole thing in with concrete then use one of the pool paints? or should I use some plywood to put on the bench then put the concrete on top of it?



any suggestions