Learning to Tell Time

I spent my day, getting next week's lesson plans all ready to go!  One thing the plan mentioned for next week was working with Abbie on learning to read a clock.  Without purchasing anything, I wasn't able to find anything that REALLY showed her how to read a clock easily.  SOOOOO... I created a file, and a Clock Tool that gives me that ability to teach her in steps!

First, we will learn where the numbers go on the clock.
Then, we will learn about the minute & hour hand.
Then, we will learn how to read even hours.
Finally, we will add in different times of the day!

The Clock Tool is pretty simple to put together.
HERE is the link for downloading the file!

Here are the step by step instructions for building your clock!

Print pages 2 & 3 of the document.  

I recommend printing on card stock, and not printer paper.

Laminate Page 2.

Cut out the pieces on the 3rd page, and wrap them in shipping tape! 

This is my way of laminating little pieces, without having to cut apart a sealed laminated sheet.

Punch a small hole into the center of the clock, and into the hour & minute hands.

Attach Velcro to the back of each number, 

and put the opposite piece on each space for the numbers on the clock.

Finally, attach the clock hands to the clock with a brad.

I placed a piece of shipping tape over the brad on the back of the clock as well.

You are done!  It can be used in so many ways, and I hope you enjoy using it with your child!