
By Teachers, For Teachers
K-2: Take the Marshmallow Test
If you were given the marshmallow test, what do you think you would do? Why?
3-5: Hard to Resist?
Why was it difficult for the children to resist eating the marshmallow?
6-8: Marshmallows on My Mind
Describe what is going through one of the kid's mind as (s)he tries to resist the temptation to eat the marshmallow.
9-12: Immediate Gratification
Our culture is one fueled by immediate gratification. What are some other examples of people being unable or unwilling to wait? Is this a positive or negative trend?