K-2: Take the Marshmallow Test 

If you were given the marshmallow test, what do you think you would do? Why?

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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?

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