Telling Time Made Easy: Reading Analog Clocks for Kids
Master the art of reading an analog clock! This fun 4-session class will help your child understand the basics of telling time. We will have fun with many games, songs, projects, and guided play scenarios to help us learn how to read clocks
AJ Crocker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(46)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will receive 4 printable worksheets to complete throughout the class. Each worksheet will reinforce concepts taught in our sessions.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
Learn to Tell Time Through Songs, Games, and Play! In this interactive class, young learners will master telling time with fun songs, hands-on games, and imaginative play! What We’ll Learn: Each class begins with an engaging activity—such as a song, game, or quick project—to introduce the day’s lesson. Students will build essential time-telling skills, including: ✅ Counting from 1 to 60 ✅ Skip counting by 5s ✅ Understanding the marks on the clock ✅ Strengthening number sense through interactive games Fun & Engaging Play-Based Learning: After practicing new skills, students will take part in exciting, real-world role-playing activities, including: 🎂 Bakery Time – Order delicious treats at different times of the day 🎢 Amusement Park Planning – Schedule rides and attractions on a fun day out 🐾 Veterinary Clinic – Book checkups for furry patients at the right times 📬 Post Office Adventure – Deliver important messages on schedule Practice & Review: At the end of each class, students will complete a hands-on worksheet (available to print or complete online) to reinforce the day's skill. This class is perfect for young learners who love to move, play, and explore while building confidence in telling time!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify the big and little hand on an analog clockStudents will be able to count by 5s to identify the time represented by minute hand
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 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. Students will practice counting to 12, learn where the little hand sits at the start of every hour, and practice reading different hours in different play scenarios. 45 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, and how it moves beyond numbers the further past the hour we go. Students will practice reading the big hand at various positions around the clock, and identify whether it is exactly on the hour or a little past. They will learn the phrases "Half Past" "Quarter Past" and "Quarter Till" to help them track minutes. 45 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 in various play scenarios. 45 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 using a virtual worksheet. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have experience working in a variety of settings, including with students on the ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia spectrum. I can differentiate and constantly adjust my teaching to meet the needs of every learner who is in my class
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to count to 12. It is helpful if they can count to 60 (although we will practice together, too!) It can be helpful if they understand the idea of skip counting No previous experience with analog clocks is necessary.
Supply List
It is extremely helpful for students to have a manipulative learning clock at home to practice telling time with. Here are some of my favorite learning clocks: For a hands on clock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000JH41/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pd_rd_i=B00000JH41&pd_rd_w=NyQUK&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_p=8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_r=2D9E0Z9K5FJ5T3ZPYK2V&pd_rd_wg=SS6cU&pd_rd_r=973f4a12-8335-46f6-bda2-f1f6b2e32881&s=industrial&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1 For an online manipulative: https://toytheater.com/clock/ For a printable manipulative (downside is that minute hand will not automatically rotate with hour hand): https://www.etsy.com/listing/532023200/make-your-own-clock-printable-for-kids?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ps-e-toys_and_games&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAqrG9BhAVEiwAaPu5zgqW1XLCO6zNuNV2xOAxE1TJBPxbeUrBMlhTbJdjeQiEcpDw5JyOfBoCd1IQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_21802432951_169018386215_716715245216_pla-314535279060_c__532023200_540361100&utm_custom2=21802432951&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqrG9BhAVEiwAaPu5zgqW1XLCO6zNuNV2xOAxE1TJBPxbeUrBMlhTbJdjeQiEcpDw5JyOfBoCd1IQAvD_BwE
Language of Instruction
English (Level: Pre-A1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
I have been teaching elementary math since 2015, helping students build confidence and strong problem-solving skills. I hold a K-6 Elementary Education certification in Colorado and have earned two master’s degrees: an M.S. in Teaching & Learning from Colorado State University and an M.A. in International Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. My expertise includes hands-on, engaging math instruction that supports diverse learning styles.Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-8 learners per class
