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The Small-Wait Teaching Plan

Teach the next action and keep the adult promise.

10 minutes to plan a small practiceFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to How to Teach Children Patience Through Small Waiting Tasks.

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Example: a parent finishes one sentence before hearing a question. The child uses an agreed signal. The parent then listens as promised, and they review whether the sequence and signal were clear.

01Choose the situation

Match the task to the child’s understanding.

02Explain what comes next

Use a sequence the adult can honor.

03Teach and model

Give both child and adult a concrete duty.

04Review the attempt

Check the instruction before expanding it.