Lesson plan · Patience and timing
The right day for it
A hands-on test of why some jobs need the right moment, with a paper roof and a fan.
- 55 minutes
- Ages 9–12, Ages 12+
- 2 activities
Big question: When is the right time to do a job?
The session
- 5 min
Warm up
Read the saying and its meaning. Ask: what jobs are hard to do on a windy day?
- 45 min
Build and test
Build a paper roof twice, once while being fanned and once in calm air, and compare.
Activity: Thatch on a calm day (planning sheet)
- 5 min
Close
Ask: when have you picked the right moment for a job? Did it help?
To take home
Situation charades: Act out an everyday moment where a saying fits, with no words, while your team works out which saying it is.
The saying
Each saying page has its meaning, source and audio to play to the group.
By the end
- Explain why timing matters, using the saying
- Compare results from a fair test
- Think of a time when choosing the right moment helped
Before you start
- Print: Thatch on a calm day (planning sheet)
- Print: Situation charades (cut-out cards)
Preview edition. Not yet tried with a class. Timings are estimates; adjust to your group.