Expectation is like when you are waiting for something exciting to happen. Think of it like waiting for your birthday party. You hope there will be balloons, cake, and all your friends. This hope is your expectation. It’s what you think will happen, even before it does.
Now, think about planting a seed. You water it and give it sunlight. You expect it to grow into a beautiful flower. This expectation is like a picture in your mind of the flower, even though it’s just a seed now. It’s your belief in what will come next.
Expectation is also like when you shake a gift box. You listen to the sound and guess what’s inside. Maybe you think it’s a toy or something fun. That guess, that picture in your head of what’s inside, is your expectation.
Finally, imagine you’re baking cookies. You follow the recipe and expect them to taste sweet and yummy. This is because you know what usually happens when you bake cookies. Expectation is based on what you know and what you believe will happen.