Telling time

Math

• The child has learned to read and tell time on an analog clock.
• They can identify and name the hour and minute hands on a clock.
• The child can differentiate between AM and PM and understand their meaning.
• They can tell time to the nearest hour and half-hour.

For continued development related to telling time, encourage the child to practice reading and telling time on different types of clocks, such as digital clocks, 24-hour clocks, and even sundials. They can also play interactive games or use educational apps that focus on time-telling skills. Additionally, incorporating time-telling into daily routines and activities, such as cooking or scheduling, can help reinforce their understanding of this concept.

Book Recommendations

• Telling Time with Big Mama Cat by Dan Harper: This book follows Big Mama Cat as she teaches her kittens how to tell time throughout their day. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn about time.
• What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? by Judy Sierra: Mr. Crocodile is always late because he doesn't know how to tell time. This book takes children on a journey to help Mr. Crocodile learn about telling time and the importance of being punctual.
• The Clock Struck One: A Time-Telling Tale by Trudy Harris: In this rhyming story, different characters come together for a surprise party at one o'clock. Each hour, a new character arrives, and children can follow along to learn how to tell time.