diff --git a/challenges/jquery.json b/challenges/jquery.json
index e220c99d29a..d4625a85a47 100644
--- a/challenges/jquery.json
+++ b/challenges/jquery.json
@@ -11,7 +11,9 @@
"Before we can start using jQuery, we need to add some things to our HTML.",
"First, add a script element at the top of your page. Be sure to close it on the following line.",
"Your browser will run any JavaScript inside a script element, including jQuery.",
- "Inside your script element, add this code: $(document).ready(function() { to your script. Then close it on the following line (still inside your script element) with: });"
+ "Inside your script element, add this code: $(document).ready(function() { to your script. Then close it on the following line (still inside your script element) with: });",
+ "We'll learn more about functions later. The important thing to know is that code you put inside this function will run as soon as your browser has loaded your page.",
+ "This is important because without your document ready function, your code may run before your HTML is rendered, which would cause bugs."
],
"tests": [
"assert(editor.match(/