Time Adventure

How were Lily and Sam different in the way they used their time?
→ Lily was energetic but often got distracted and didn’t plan her time well. Sam was calm and organized, using a schedule to manage his time wisely.
Why did Lily struggle with her magic show preparation even though she was excited about it?
→ Because she kept jumping from one task to another, delaying important steps, and didn’t follow a proper plan. She ran out of time due to poor time management.
What helped Sam feel calm and ready for the talent show?
→ His daily plan. He practiced a little every day, stayed focused, and completed tasks step by step.
How did Sam’s weekly plan help him enjoy both work and fun?
→ He finished important tasks first and then had free time to play video games or garden, which made his fun time feel more relaxing and earned.
What was the turning point for Lily in the story? What helped her change her approach?→ When she panicked the day before the show, Sam helped her see how planning could solve her problem. He guided her with a mini-schedule, and she followed it.

What does this story teach us about time management and success?
→ That managing time well helps reduce stress, improves performance, and brings success with less panic. Time management is a key to doing your best.
Why do you think Lily said, “I didn’t win, but I feel like I won something bigger”?
→ Because she learned a valuable life lesson about time management and self-discipline, which made her feel proud and more in control.
How does being organized with time help reduce stress or panic?
→ It prevents last-minute rushing, builds confidence, and gives a sense of control over tasks, making life feel easier and calmer.
If you had only one week to prepare for something important, how would you plan it like Sam?
→ Break the task into smaller parts, assign one or two parts to each day, and make sure to finish the important things first before relaxing.
What do you think would have happened if Lily had made a plan like Sam from the beginning?
→ She would have had a proper costume, a polished trick, and felt confident and relaxed, possibly even winning a prize.

Imagine you are helping a friend who feels rushed like Lily. What advice from this story would you give them?
→ Make a plan, do one thing at a time, finish the most important task first, and don’t give up if things go wrong.
Sam said, “Time is like money.” What do you think he meant by that?
→ That time can be spent, wasted, or invested wisely. If you use it well, it gives great rewards just like saved or invested money.
Can having fun and managing time go together? How does the story show that?
→ Yes! Sam enjoyed his hobbies after finishing important work, which made his fun time guilt-free and more enjoyable.
Why is it important to do important tasks first, even if fun things are more tempting?
→ Because finishing important tasks gives peace of mind and ensures success. Fun can come after without worry.