Children around 2 years old have a vague concept of time, which is mainly related to specific life events. For example, if they are hungry, they will know it's time to eat. Therefore, it is best to combine daily life with time education for children.
Develop a regular daily life.
Let the child work and rest at the specified time every day to help him form a relatively stable biological clock. For example, fix the time for playing and taking a nap during the day, and accompany him to do quiet activities at night, such as reading pictorial and telling stories, as a signal for him to sleep.
Over time, children will get used to this regular life and feel that every day's life is expected, which will gradually strengthen their concept of time.
Consciously use the language of time
Consciously use some time words in front of children, for example, when children make some requests, tell them to "go after lunch" or "wait for dad to come back" or "do it after a nap" to enhance their time concept.
At first, children may not understand these phrases, but after the patient guidance of parents, they will gradually keep up with the ideas of adults. After children understand, they can wait patiently for the time promised by their parents and gradually form the concept of time.
Using visual timing tools
Set the time first. When the time comes, it will make a sound, and the child will respond: "Wow, it's time, I have to hurry." You can also choose a graphic wall clock, such as the clock representing numbers in the zodiac, to remind your child: "Short needle to tiger, you are going to finish your meal." At this time, children's thinking is still in the concrete visualization stage. It is easier to understand and the educational effect will be better to treat abstract time as sounds and animals.
Reasonable work and rest.
For example, get up at 7: 00 in the morning, have breakfast at 7: 30, have free activities at 8: 00, 12 for lunch, 1 ~ 2 for a nap, have free activities, have dinner at 6: 00 or 6: 30 in the afternoon, and go to bed at 8: 30 in the evening. Supervise the baby to strictly observe the time. Whether drawing, playing with toys or playing games, we should start and finish on time. From an early age, you should form the habit of punctuality, cherish time and have a sense of urgency to avoid "slowness" and "procrastination" in the future.
It is not easy to establish the concept of time, which requires the joint efforts of parents and children. Parents should participate in the process of children's growth, let children establish the concept of time from an early age, and let children develop good habits in the process of growth.