Read a clock

Math

• The child has learned to tell time using an analog clock by identifying the hour and minute hands.
• They have developed an understanding of time concepts such as o'clock, half past, and quarter past/quarter to.
• Through reading the clock, the child has practiced counting by fives and understanding number placement on the clock face.
• They have also learned about the sequence of events and scheduling as they relate to specific times on the clock.

After the initial activity, encourage continued development by creating a simple daily schedule with the child, including times for waking up, meals, playtime, and bedtime. Ask them to refer to the clock to determine the appropriate times for each activity. Additionally, have them practice making their own clock faces using paper plates and brads, and create fun “time-telling” games to reinforce the concepts.

Book Recommendations

• Hickory Dickory Dock by Keith Baker: A charming picture book that introduces young children to the concept of time through a traditional nursery rhyme.
• The Clock Struck One: A Time-telling Tale by Trudy Harris: This engaging story uses a traditional folktale format to teach children about telling time.
• Telling Time with Big Mama Cat by Dan Harper: This book presents a fun and relatable story about a cat and her kittens learning to tell time throughout their day.