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How to Tell Time

In this 4 session class, students will learn how to identify the 2 hands on an analog clock, how to identify the current hour, count by 5s, and how to identify the current minute.
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(45)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Assessment
The assessment will be taken on the last day of class using a virtual worksheet. Students will be asked to tell time on 10 different clocks, and to draw the time on 3 different clocks.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Let's learn how to tell time! In this class, students will be introduced to an analog clock and understand how people can tell time using the big and little hands. We will look at various clocks around the world as we explore hours, minutes, and multiples of 5! This class involves drawing, time games, songs, and a final assessment to challenge students to master the art of telling time.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Big hand, little hand
 This lesson helps students identify the two hands on a clock. They will learn how to draw a clock, including where all 12 numbers are located. They will make observations about how the little hand and big hand move around the clock. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What's the hour?
 Students will be introduced to the way the BIG HAND shows us the current hour. Students will practice reading the big hand at various positions around the clock. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What's the minute?
 Students will practice counting by 5s and learn how each number correlates with a number of minutes in an hour. They will practice counting by 5s as they go around the clock. Then students will begin to identify different hours and minutes based on the location of the big and little hand. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tell time!
 Students will practice drawing their own clocks and times, and challenge their classmates to tell the time they draw. Students will then take a quick assessment identifying 4 different times on an analog clock. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2023
4.9
45reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
Hi! My name is AJ! I am passionate about teaching reading, writing, music, and art. 
I am an experienced educator - 8 years in public school classrooms, and another 5 years teaching art, theater, and music for various organizations. I hold a Masters of Science in Teaching & Learning and a Masters of Art in International Education Development from Columbia University. I am certified in K-5 elementary education and 6-12 social studies. 

My teaching philosophy balances student success with student happiness. I hold all participants to high standards, but manage their needs with compassion and understanding. I value process-based learning where mistakes are celebrated as an important part of learning something new.

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$60

for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
5-18 learners per class

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