How to Explain Time to Kids in a Way that Actually Clicks | Read Along + Author Q&A

FREE lesson plans, fun activity ideas, and a link to the book and more: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/money-time Love what we do? Your support helps us create more free literacy content, author interviews, and read-alongs for kids, families, and classrooms: https://www.kidsaskauthorsanswer.com/donate-shop What if time worked the same way money does? In this Kids Ask Authors Answer episode, we feature Money Time with a full picture book read-along, followed by a kid-led author interview where children ask thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly deep questions about time, choices, and what really matters. The story introduces kids to the idea that everyone gets the same 24 “dollars” of time each day, and how we choose to spend it shapes our routines, our relationships, and our feelings. It’s a simple concept that opens up big conversations. After the read-along, kids ask questions like: – Is time more valuable than money? – Do you actually use this idea in real life? – What’s the most important thing to spend your time on? – Is it better to be kind, happy, or rich? Plus a rapid-fire round kids always love. Great for: – Parents trying to talk about time without lectures – Teachers introducing routines, balance, and priorities – Classrooms, counseling groups, and SEL lessons – Kids who struggle with transitions, focus, or schedules – Families who enjoy books that spark real conversation If you’re looking for a thoughtful, kid-friendly way to talk about time, without turning it into a rulebook, this episode is a great place to start. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Kids Ask Authors Answer works and how your kids can participate: • Each episode features a children’s book author • Kids read the book ahead of time (there’s always a free option) • Children submit any questions they want • We go live and ask the author the kids’ questions • Kids get featured in the replay New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. We announce upcoming authors in YouTube Shorts and on Instagram. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amyd_mom_author/ and https://www.instagram.com/samboels_author/. Questions can be submitted via DM (on Instagram), email (KidsAskAuthors@yahoo.com), or our website (video, audio, photo, or text welcome). Thank you to the author for sharing Money Time with us. Join us for the next episode! Just imagine how much your kid will love seeing their questions answered by an author :) Chapters 00:00 Intro - Welcome 00:33 *** Read Along*** 03:36 *** Author Interview *** 05:01 Edison 9 05:42 Phoebe 8 06:24 Mary 4 07:26 Francesco 3 07:54 Hannah 8 09:16 Maeve 2 10:29 Lorna 7 11:07 Giovanni 10.5 12:04 *** RAPID FIRE *** 14:47 Leyna 8 15:25 Lorna 8 16:10 Francesco 3 16:50 Giovanni 10.5 18:00 Ethan 9 18:41 Isobel 8 19:18 Jackson 7 20:10 Hannah 8 20:45 Riley 10 21:39 Leyna 8 22:19 Future Books/Ending Video is about: helping kids think differently about time, exploring how daily choices add up, and hearing real kids ask thoughtful questions about priorities, balance, and what matters most. Hashtags: #KidsAskAuthorsAnswer #MoneyTime #KidsReadAlong #SELBooks #LifeSkillsForKids #TimeManagementForKids #PictureBooksForKids #ClassroomReadAloud #LibraryStorytime #KidLit #AuthorInterview #FamilyStorytime