Which takes longer?

Comparing events by duration is an important step to understanding time.

Learning Stages

Comparing events by duration is an important early step on the path to understanding and telling time.

To extend the learning: 

  • Ask your child to compare these activities to other things (brushing your teeth, watching a movie, walking to school).
  • Try to name other activities that take about the same amount of time as the activities on the page.
  • Estimate how long each activity takes.