Instructions. 1  Mix the yeast and 1 1/4 cups of the cornmeal in a large bowl. 2  Add 1 cup of the lukewarm water, stirring to combine thoroughly. 3  Mix in 1/2 cup more of the water, if needed, to give the mixture the consistency of pancake batter. 4  Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
So an average 6-year old should be able to focus on a given task for up to 30 minutes. Of course, whether a 6-year old is able to focus 30 minutes or 12 minutes will vary by child â and of course by task. Attention span is also elastic and will tend to wane as the school day progresses.
Length of Presentation. 1  The average attention span of an adult is 20 minutes. Implication: you should ensure that the first 20 minutes of your talk include any material that you want your audience to remember. 2  Prolonging Attention Span: You can prolong attention spans by periodically giving your audience a rest. This can be done by telling a story, giving a demo, or doing something else that gives the brain a break. An analogy to what you are doing is running hard for a few minutes, taking a break, then running hard again.