Level 1 · ages 6–8OECD RRSave
Wait for a bigger reward
🎯 Goal: Understand waiting a bit can earn you more than taking now.
If you can wait a little, the reward may be bigger. Those who wait often gain more.
Let’s explore
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Eat 1 candy now, or wait till afternoon for 2 — waiting gives more.
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Waiting needs patience, but the reward is worth it.
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Saving (waiting) in the piggy bank lets you buy something bigger later.
Practice activity
🤔 Take 1 candy now or wait for 2 in the afternoon — what do you pick?
Worked example: You may choose: 1 candy now, or wait till afternoon for 2. You wait and get 2 — a little patience, double the treat!
Quick quiz
1. 1 candy now or wait for 2 — which is better?
→ Wait for 2
2. Waiting needs?
→ Patience
3. People who can wait usually?
→ Gain more
4. Saving in the piggy bank helps?
→ Buy something bigger later
5. "Wait to get more" is called?
→ Delayed gratification
🎯 Real-life mission
Skip a small treat today to save for something you like more.
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