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Learning the meaning of ‘when’
Why is this important?
Why- questions are an integral part of everyday conversations and routines. Children need to understand these structures to be able to respond appropriately. ‘When’ is probably the hardest of the question words because time generally can be a challenging concept for children to grasp.
What to do
‘When do we have a bath?’
‘When do we put up an umbrella?’
‘When do we need a plaster?’
‘When do we put the lights on?’
‘When does a cat miaow?’
Adult: ‘When do we put the lights on?’
Child: No response.
Adult: ‘We put the lights on when it’s …’ (pause).
Child: ‘Night time.’