Notice the section in the story where the child waits for their shadow to return. Point out the measurements of time used; a few minutes, a few hours, a few days. Explore the concept of time, how time passes and how we keep track of time.
Introduce your child(ren) to clocks and how we keep track of time. Sit for one minute (this is a great way to tie in a mindful meditation – deep breathing). Ask them if it felt long or short. Have a conversation about when it feels like time is going by slowly (waiting for something) and when it feels like it’s going quickly (playing with friends), allowing them to respond without judgment. Depending on the age of your child(ren), talk about how we measure time using:
- 60 seconds in a minute
- 60 minutes in an hour
- 24 hours in a day
- 7 days in a week
- 52 weeks in a year
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ABOUT TIME
https://www.education.com/lesson-plans/time/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/sponsored-content/timex/2017/show-me-time/
https://www.weareteachers.com/5-hands-on-ways-to-teach-telling-time/