Yesterday and Today
Here's What To Do
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At the end of the day, ask your child to tell you about one thing they did today.
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Then, ask your child to remember one thing that happened yesterday.
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Finally, ask your child what's happening right now.
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Tell your child some things that will happen tomorrow.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Close your eyes and breathe slowly in and out together.
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Engage:
- "Can you tell me one thing that happened yesterday, the day before today?"
- "What are you doing right now?"
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Encourage:
- If your child is having a hard time remembering something from yesterday, help jog their memory. Like: Yesterday, we went to the library. Do you remember what we did after the library?"
- Remember that time is a tricky concept for young children. It may take some repetition before they understand what "yesterday" means.
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Reflect:
- Does your child seem to understand the difference between yesterday, today, and now?
Not quite ready?
Ask your child to tell you a story of something that happened recently.
Ready for more?
Ask your child if they can tell you what might happen tomorrow.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to use the words "yesterday, today, and now," and give an example for each.