Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of time, specifically the difference between now and later, through fun activities and engaging discussions.

Materials and Prep

• No special materials are needed for this lesson.
• Make sure to find a quiet and comfortable space for the activities.
• Prepare to have fun and be ready to ask questions!

Activities

• Time Talk: Sit down with the student and talk about what "now" means. Ask them to think about things they are doing right at this moment, like playing or eating. This will help them understand the present moment.

• Future Fun: Discuss what they would like to do later in the day. Ask them to share one fun thing they are looking forward to, like playing outside or having a snack. This helps them understand the concept of "later."

• Now vs. Later Game: Play a simple game where you say an activity, and they have to decide if it’s something they can do now or later. For example, "Can we eat lunch now?" or "Can we go to the park later?"

• Story Time: Read a short story together that involves characters waiting for something to happen later. Ask the student how the characters feel about waiting.

Talking Points

• "What are we doing right now? Can you tell me something fun we are doing?"
• "What is something you want to do later? Why do you think it will be fun?"
• "Let's play a game! Is this something we can do now or later? What do you think?"
• "In our story, how do the characters feel when they are waiting? Do you like waiting?"