Activity Introduction
Our time is precious. There are only 24 hours in the day, and nearly a third of that is spent sleeping! If we want to get important things done, we have to commit to spending time on them each day. Sometimes, to make time for what is important, we have to sacrifice time spent doing other things. Do you even know where you’re spending your time? Well, it’s time to find out. Complete a timetable of your day, and look for time you could put to better use.
This is a good activity for kids to complete independently.
Ideal for: Upper Primary Ages 7 – 12
Themes:
- investigate
Time required: 30 minutes
Curriculum connections: Science, Mathematics, Personal and Social Capability
Wealth isn’t just about how much money or fancy items you have. Time and health are often much more valuable to us than money or material goods. Engage in a conversation with your children about how they currently manage their time and whether they feel they’d love to have more time to spend on different activities than they are currently. Time management doesn’t come naturally and needs to be taught and practised. Help your child create some routines and schedules and make sure they’re not overcommitting to getting too much done. Aim for easy wins.
- Writing pen or pencil
- Timetable (included below)
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