4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Time Management & Life Skills

Being on time starts with having a plan!Mornings can get busy fast. There are clothes to find, teeth to brush, breakfast to eat, backpacks to pack, homework to remember, and a school bus that won't wait forever.In 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Learn How Not to Be Late, Dr. Carlyle Fleming, Ed.D. turns an everyday school morning into a fun and interactive lesson about time, preparation, responsibility, and growing independence.Follow a young boy as he learns that being on time doesn't mean rushing. It means knowing what comes next, preparing ahead, checking what you need, and taking things one step at a time.From resisting the alarm clock and hunting for a missing sock to packing his backpack, checking the clock, catching the school bus, arriving before the bell, and making it to soccer practice on time, each everyday challenge introduces a practical skill children can use in their own lives.Along the way, young readers are encouraged to observe, answer questions, make choices, follow sequences, and create routines of their own.Inside, children will explore how to:Understand and become more aware of timeBuild a simple and dependable morning routinePrepare clothes and belongings ahead of timeUse checklists to remember important itemsComplete one task before moving to the nextStay calm instead of rushing when something goes wrongBecome more organized and independentUnderstand why respecting other people's time mattersPrepare tonight for a better tomorrowThe learning continues beyond the story with interactive activities including a Build Your Own Morning Plan, Five-Minute Door Check, Time Detective exercise, and questions designed to help children think about how they use time every day.Perfect for children ages 6-12, parents, families, teachers, and educators, this engaging book transforms an important life skill into something children can understand, practice, and remember.Four, five, six, seven, eight;Make a plan and don't be late!Help your child build calmer mornings, stronger routines, and greater independence, one step at a time.