Elapsed time

Math

• The child has learned how to calculate elapsed time by subtracting the start time from the end time.
• They understand the concept of hours, minutes, and seconds when calculating elapsed time.
• The child has practiced reading and interpreting analog clocks to determine elapsed time.
• They have learned how to convert elapsed time from hours to minutes or vice versa.

For continued development, encourage the child to apply the concept of elapsed time in real-life scenarios. For example, they can time themselves while performing various tasks and calculate the elapsed time. Additionally, they can create their own word problems related to elapsed time and solve them.

Book Recommendations

• Time for Kids: Elapsed Time by Lisa Trumbauer: This book introduces the concept of elapsed time through engaging examples and activities.
• What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? by Judy Sierra: Mr. Crocodile has a busy day, and the child can follow along to learn about telling time and calculating elapsed time.
• Telling Time with Big Mama Cat by Dan Harper: Big Mama Cat teaches her kittens how to tell time and understand elapsed time in this charming story.