Ayo, a 12-year-old Nigerian boy, loves to play and often wastes time without realizing its value. His perspective changes when he meets Baba Time, an old watchmaker who teaches him that time, like money, should be spent wisely. Through a series of challenges, Ayo learns important lessons about time management, responsibility, and success. When he and his friends enter a business competition, they must prove they understand the true worth of time. Ayo experiences setbacks but eventually realizes that using time wisely can open doors to a brighter future.
Questions
- Why do you think Ayo kept wasting time at the beginning of the story?
- What important lesson did Baba Time teach Ayo?
- How did Ayo and his friends show that "time is money" in the competition?
- What mistake did Ayo make after winning the competition, and how did he fix it?
- If you had an extra hour every day, how would you use it wisely?


Maria Kambewu
ReplyDeleteMalawi
Cohort 10
I have learnt alot and i am inspired. I have leant that with the little we found can be saved and creat growth and success as long as you can follow principles of financial literacy. Stability,saver and growth. Knowledge of financial literacy was a challenge now i have gain knowledge from this chapter to start saving and invest.
My name is Maria kambewu class 10 and I am 31 years of age.
1. Ayo did not have knowledge that time is money he did not value time.
2. Baba told Ayo about Management ,Responsibility and Success.
3. By proving that they understand the true worth of time .
4. Ayo experienced set backs but after realising it he thought wisely he thought if he can use time wisely doors will be open again for him.
5. I would use the extra time to learn different opportunities i have and plan it well and put it into practices.