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Past, Present, and Future (Chronological Order)

Passage of Time: Learn the Difference between Past, Present, and Future (Hands-on Activity)

— Activity Starter Video —
In this video, learn about the difference between past, present, and future (chronological order). This video is part of Activity Starters, an animated series. In each episode, an animated character introduces a concept and an activity.

— RETURN TO —

Complete the activity introduced in the video: Create a Past, Present, and Future Timeline (options below).

  • Using photos - With the help of an adult, find photos of special events that represent the past and present. Make a drawing or cut a picture from a magazine that represents something that takes place in the future, like the car in the video.
  • Using Drawings – Draw events representing the past, present, and future.

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