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.
Among the good news in the 54-page report is that our ability to multi-task has drastically improved in the information age, but unfortunately attention spans have fallen. In 2000 the average attention span was 12 seconds, but this has now fallen to just eight. The goldfish is believed to be able to maintain a solid nine.