Target/codes: plan a changing event rate with L–M–S gaps, identifying the first and last gap while four events stay the same; AC9AMUFD01. Prepare: C gathering track, Practice C.
- Welcome · 3 min. “Closer” refers to event starts on this paper track, never how close people should stand or move.
- Model · 4 min. Lay L then M then S gaps between four identical event discs. Say “long wait at the start; short wait before the last event.” This is a changing spacing plan, not a faster whole-piece copy.
- Try together · 5 min. Child traces the three gaps by width or raised block count, comparing first with last without racing or tapping.
- Child choice · 7 min. Child draws a gathering cue for a fictional paper lantern sequence or uses the plain timeline; they may alter the middle gap while explaining whether the starts still gather.
- Notice · 4 min. Save actual chosen gap order and the child's comparison. Do not infer excitement or urgency from it.
- Close · 2 min. Tomorrow we let the starts spread instead.