Telling Time is a very important topic to teach kids.
Here are a few resources to help you get started.
Learning to tell time can be difficult for some kids. That's why it's important for kids to have lots of practice and learn in a happy, fun environment.
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paper plate clock |
It's important to start with concrete objects so I love to make paper plate clocks with the kids. You will find lots of examples of paper plate clocks on this blog.
https://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2012/02/paper-plate-clocks-round-up-and-telling.html
Lots of other great manipulatives can be used also when learning about telling time.
Click this link below for more manipulative ideas!
https://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2012/02/learning-about-time-with-manipulatives.html
Digital Resources are lots of fun for kids!
Using Boom Cards is another great resource to use when teaching kids about time.
I always start with telling time to the hour.
I have a FREE Telling Time to the Hour digital resource in my Boom Store.
Click the link below:
https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/telling-time-to-the-hour---unicorn-theme-ZcdfBCo2rtESFp7zc
BOOM Learning |
Telling Time to the Hour Free Resource |
Also I just recently added 2 FREE Telling Time to the Hour worksheets to my website.
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Telling Time Worksheets |