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Unique Ways to Practice Time Management with Kids

Time management can come in handy as kids plan out their last few days of summer and get ready for the first day of school.

When it comes to juggling homework, chores, and activities, helping kids learn to manage their time easily and efficiently will set them up for success in all areas as they head back to school and beyond.

 

Here’s how to practice time management with kids:

1. In the Kitchen

Give kids a chance to practice managing their time with a timer while cooking and baking in the kitchen. Plan to prepare a large meal together and carefully set specific time ranges to get each part of the recipe done, such as 5 minutes to gather materials, 20 min for ingredient prep, and 20 min for cook time. Help kids set the timer for each section and keep an eye on the time as they go.

2. During Play

Playtime is meant to be carefree but kids know playtime doesn’t last forever, so start giving them a set time when they start so they can plan out what they want to do in that time. Don’t forget to give them a certain amount of time for cleanup at the end too! Playtime can also be a good way to teach time management by using a station rotation system for a set amount of time. For example, set up 3 play stations and give kids 10 minutes in each one.

3. While Running Errands

Have kids keep track of the time while you’re in different stores to help manage errand time efficiently. Before going into each store, you can discuss the route you’ll take and what you need so that you can make a plan together to manage your time in the best way.

4. For Family Time

Setting up a family schedule is an awesome way to help kids understand and be involved with time management. On a large calendar or planner, display specific timeframes for family activities. While this can include outings and bigger activities, include smaller ones too such as “10 min of stretching after dinner” so kids can feel empowered to keep track of these things.

5. As A Game

Make time management fun to practice by surprising kids with timed challenges throughout the day. For example, when there’s not much going on, start a timer and yell out, “1 min of jumping jacks—go!” Kids will learn how long a minute is and have some fun along the way!

Time management is a super useful skill for kids to learn before going back to school, so get started with these activities now!

 

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Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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