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Helping Kids Understand Time

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Tantrums during transitions?! Time is a human construct and not something kids just naturally understand. Toddlers often need help conceptualizing time and they WANT to know what's coming next!!?
 
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Does your child know when it's time to get up? When the light is on = time to get up. Honestly this helps me wake up easier in the dark of winter. .
Hatch Restore 3 - Smart Sound Machine Alarm Clock
 
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Does your child like to know what's happening next? Do changes in routine completely throw them? This will help!
Visual Schedule For Kids - Amazon.com
 
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They truly don't know what a minute is. This is how my kids understand how long a cool down is. Or how long they can play on the computer for.
Secura 60-Minute Visual Classroom Timer
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Truly don't expect kids to understand what a calendar/ month is until like 6 or 7 year old. All of the sudden they will be able to see what's coming next!
Magnetic Calendar For Refrigerator - Amazon.com
 
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Comparing the passing of time while visually seeing the sand flow helps make this concept more concrete. Use these for transitioning to another activity.
Sand Timer - Amazon.com
 
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Is your child ready for chores but need a visual reminder - this is what you need!
Magnetic Responsibility Chart - Melissa & Doug
 
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In order to get through a challenging task, some kids need to know that a preferred task is next!
First Then Board | TPT
 
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Apps that show how many days until a big event is coming, can help kids to understand just how far away the event is.
Countdown - App Store
 
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Parents can set verbal timers instantly (“Alexa, 5 minutes!”). It also promotes turn taking in conversation as it addresses you.
2022 Kids Echo Dot 5th Gen Owl Design
 
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If your child enjoys schedules, you're going to want to make all the activities you prepped for their schedule last! Please, please laminate them!
Bonsaii Laminator, 9 Inch 4 in-1 Thermal Laminator Machine with ...
 
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These pouches are durable and easy to use. They will ensure your hard work holds up to rough, little hands!
Bonsaii Laminating Sheets, 100 & 200 PCS 3mil Thermal ...