Time Smart

Time Smart Posted in Education on 29 Sep 2009

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Often, toddlers have a difficult time transitioning from one event to another. An abrupt announcement that play time has ended will only lead to a tantrum. Time Smart is a great way to help your toddler transition from one activity to the next and teach your toddler the concept of time. For instance, you tell your child that the play date will end in 5 minutes. But what does “5 minutes” mean to a toddler? Tap the bottom clock and set the time 5 minutes ahead. Explain to your child that the top clock is the time now, and the bottom clock shows when it is time to leave. When the big hand and little hand of the top clock matches those of the bottom clock, the play date will end. This 5-minute notice made available by Time Smart gives your child a chance to complete activities and shows respect to your child, thereby reducing the child’s tantrums. A “Staff Favorites” in iTunes and Top 100 in Education!