Wait Time – Handout & Video Examples

Within this book, Olivia provides wait time on each page after the “where” question is posed to the child. This allows a child the opportunity to look at the next page in anticipation of the flap being raised, to point to their own eyes or their parents eyes, or to generate the language to answer the question (i.e. “under the hat”). Story begins at 59 seconds.

Each individual child’s response is unique and your B-3 provider can help you further understand your child’s responses based on their age development and listening experience.

Other ways to practice wait time at home:

• Providing choices during snack time and waiting until your child responds
• Counting to 5 seconds in your head after asking your child a question
• Create familiar routines (ready, set, go when racing cars)
• Requesting “more” of a preferred item
• Building with blocks (up, up, up…crash!)

These strategies are meant to be incorporated into daily routines and activities. We suggest working with your B-3 provider to generate more ideas about how to practice this strategy at home with your child!