Time Trackers Slides Time Trackers Lesson
Ready to Explore!
Time Detectives
Let's explore time! Is it Quick or is it Long?
Mission: Point, match, and learn how long tasks take!
Introduction Slide 2 of 8
QUICK Tasks
Takes just a little time!
Like clapping your hands once! ๐
LONG Tasks
Takes a lot of time!
Like sleeping all night! ๐ด
Teacher Prompt: Let's practice! Let's clap our hands fast. Was that quick or long?
Quick Power Slide 3 of 8
These tasks are super fast!
They take only a tiny bit of time.
๐งผ
Washing Hands
Just scrubbing with soap and rinsing off!
๐
Writing a Sentence
Writing a few words on paper.
๐
Packing Backpack
Zipping up your homework folder inside.
Active Practice: Let's pretend to wash our hands. Scrub, scrub, scrub... and done! Fast!
Long Power Slide 4 of 8
These tasks need more time!
We have to wait, focus, and take our time.
๐ฑ
Eating Lunch
Sitting with friends, chewing, and drinking.
๐
Playing Recess
Running outside, playing games, climbing.
๐ฌ
Watching a Movie
Sitting and watching a whole story.
Think Aloud: Why can't we eat lunch in one second? That's right! We need time to chew safely!
Challenge 1: School Routines Slide 5 of 8
Which one is QUICK and which is LONG?
๐ Packing Backpack
Just sliding folders inside and zipping.
๐ฑ Eating Lunch
Unpacking, eating, chatting, cleaning up.
Show Me: Point to the screen! Which one is QUICK? (Backpack!) Which is LONG? (Lunch!)
Challenge 2: Hygiene Tasks Slide 6 of 8
Let's look at washing and brushing!
๐งผ Washing Hands
We do this fast to keep hands clean.
โก Very Quick! (20 seconds)
๐ชฅ Brushing Teeth
We brush top, bottom, and all around.
โณ Takes More Time! (2 full minutes)
Fun Fact: Both keep us clean! But we brush our teeth for longer so we clean every single tooth!
Challenge 3: Fun & Reading Slide 7 of 8
Which one takes A LOT of time?
๐ Writing a Word
Writing "CAT" on a line.
๐ Reading a Book
Turning pages and reading the story.
๐ฎ Playing a Game
Setting up cards and playing with a friend.
Class Vote: Put up your fingers: 1 for writing, 2 for reading, or 3 for playing a game! Which ones are LONG?
Mission Complete Slide 8 of 8
You are a Time Detective!
Now you can tell if things are Quick โก or if they take a Long Time โณ.
โก Quick = Fast & Done!
โณ Long = Slow & Focused!
Let's practice with our sorting activity and matching sheets!
Time Sorting Activity Time Detective Sorting Board
Level 1
Name:
Date:
How to play: Cut out the 12 task cards on Page 2 and Page 3. Paste them into the correct box below. Is the task Quick or Long?
QUICK
Takes a tiny bit of time!
Quick Card
Quick Card
Quick Card
Quick Card
Quick Card
Quick Card
Done in minutes or seconds! โก
LONG
Takes a lot of time!
Long Card
Long Card
Long Card
Long Card
Long Card
Long Card
Needs focus, waiting, and time! โณ
Page 1 - Keep this page whole for pasting.
Time Detective Cutout Cards (Set A)
Cards 1-6
Carefully cut out each of the 6 cards below along the dotted lines. Use them to fill the Sorting Board on Page 1.
๐งผ
Washing Hands
Scrubbing with soap and water.
About 20 seconds
๐ฑ
Eating Lunch
Unpacking, eating, chatting with friends.
About 30 minutes
๐
Writing a Sentence
Writing a few neat words on paper.
About 1 minute
๐
Play Recess
Running, climbing, and sliding outside.
About 20 minutes
๐
Packing Backpack
Putting folders away and zipping up.
About 1 minute
๐ฌ
Watching a Movie
Sitting and watching a whole story.
About 1 to 2 hours
โ๏ธ Ask an adult for help cutting! Page 2 - Cutout Page (Set A)
Time Detective Cutout Cards (Set B)
Cards 7-12
Carefully cut out each of the 6 cards below along the dotted lines. Use them to fill the Sorting Board on Page 1.
๐ชฅ
Brushing Teeth
Squeezing toothpaste and brushing.
About 2 minutes
๐ฎ
Playing a Game
Taking turns with a friend to play.
About 30 minutes
โ๏ธ
Sharpening Pencil
Putting pencil in and turning handle.
About 10 seconds
๐ด
Sleeping in Bed
Resting, dreaming, and sleeping all night.
About 8 hours
Daily Flow Worksheet Time Matcher Map
Part 1
Name:
Date:
How to solve: Draw a line from the task on the left to its correct time on the right. Does it take a Quick time or a Long time?
Daily Routines
๐งผ
Washing Hands
Scrubbing soap and rinsing.
๐ฑ
Eating Lunch
Chewing, talking, and resting.
๐
Packing Backpack
Putting away materials.
๐
Play Recess
Playing outside on the swings.
Time Targets
โก
QUICK
Takes very little time!
โณ
LONG
Takes a lot of time!
Page 1 - Turn to Page 2 for your Daily Schedule.
My Day Time Schedule
Part 2
Name:
Date:
How to solve: Look at the schedule of a school day. For each activity, circle whether it is QUICK or LONG. Both choices are styled identicallyโmake your choice carefully!
1
๐
Pack My Backpack
Ready for school!
QUICK
LONG
2
๐
Read a Story Book
Reading in classroom.
QUICK
LONG
3
๐งผ
Wash My Hands
Getting ready for lunch!
QUICK
LONG
4
๐ฑ
Eat Lunch in Cafe
Yummy food and drinks!
QUICK
LONG
๐ Great job completing your Time Schedule! Page 2 - Worksheet End
Time Trackers Teacher Guide Time Trackers Teacher Guide
Instructor Resource
Instructional guide and facilitation framework for teaching task duration (Quick vs. Long) to students with low cognitive abilities.
Target Grade K-5 / SPED
Duration 30-45 Mins
Subject Life Skills
Grouping Small Group
Learning Objectives
Students will identify the difference between a Quick Task and a Long Task .
Students will sort 12 daily life tasks into the appropriate duration categories.
Students will match 4 classroom/school routines to their respective durations.
Pacing & Lesson Flow
Warm-Up (5m)
Introduce "time." Have students clap hands once (quick!) and then close eyes for 30 seconds (long!) to experience duration sensory-wise.
Slideshow (15m)
Go through Time Trackers Slides . Prompt physical responses (pointing, clapping, raising hands) to keep cognitive engagement high.
Activity (15m)
Distribute Time Sorting Cards . Assist students with scissor cuts. Have them match cards on the mat with glue.
Review (5m)
Complete Daily Flow Worksheet together or as a formative assessment check.
Required Materials
Projector for slide presentation Scissors (safety scissors for SPED) Glue sticks for Sorting Mat Coloring pencils / crayons
Page 1 - Overview & Lesson Setup
SPED Facilitation Strategies
Best practices and custom classroom accommodations to lower cognitive load and optimize sensory learning.
Visual and Pointing Support
Use physical gestures or high-contrast printed pointing cards for students who cannot verbally express "Quick" or "Long." Have them hold up one hand for "Quick" (like a lightning strike) or two hands spread wide for "Long."
Sensory Timers
When demonstrating quick vs long tasks, use physical timers like sand hourglasses or liquid bubbling timers . Seeing physical sand shift is extremely powerful for conceptualizing "waiting" versus "instant completion."
Cut and Paste Accommodations
For students with high motor challenges, pre-cut the 12 task cards on Page 2 and Page 3 of the sorting activity. Alternatively, students can simply point to the card, and the teacher can place it on the board for them to glue down.
Conceptual Probe Questions
Avoid abstract questions like "What is duration?" Instead, ask: