Tip #186 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly) - Spending Time Well
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #186 Time Well Spent If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? ~ John Wooden The most obvious way to help your child learn to tell time is to look at an actual clock (Do you have a standard one available?) and practice with your child. Again, it is an important life skill and is a concept most meaningful if tied to everyday experiences. Besides simply asking, "What time is it?" try these problem-solving questions: ● How many minutes until dinner? ● How many hours did you sleep? ● How many hours are you in school? (or try minutes for older kids!) ● How long do you think it will take us to walk around the block? (Do it, and time it. How close w...