When you think of delay, picture waiting for your favorite ice cream to melt just a little so it’s easier to eat. You want to eat it right away, but you need to wait a bit. This waiting is a delay. It’s like when you have to pause before doing something you really want to do.
Imagine a traffic light that stays red longer than usual. You want to cross the street, but you have to wait for the green light. This waiting time is a delay. It’s like a small hiccup in your plan to cross the street quickly.
Think of a race where the runners are ready to go, but there’s a little rain, so they have to wait for it to stop. They can’t start running until it’s safe and dry. That waiting time is a delay. It’s like a little pause button on their race.
Consider a storytime where you want to hear the next part of a book, but the storyteller needs a moment to find the right page. This pause before the story continues is a delay. It’s like a tiny break in the adventure of the story.