Outside A&W

Dinner time at A&W! As we approached the door, Morgan noticed the neon sign that said, "Open 24 Hours." I explained that this restaurant is open day and night. She then asked, "Does this mean the restaurant never closes?"

Conversation Starters

How long are you awake during the day?
How long do you usually sleep during the night?
How many hours are in a day?
How can restaurants remain open for 24 hours?

Connection to Learning

To understand that there are 24 hours in a day.
To make connections to the 12-hours clock.
Be able to distinguish events that happens in the a.m. and p.m.

Building Vocabulary

24 hours
a.m and p.m

Further Discussions

While I am driving, Morgan would point out other places that are also open 24 hours. "Mommy, look...this Tim Hortons never closes too."

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