Time Foldables

The students were given various times in both digital and analog forms. They created a foldable to sort and match the times. They put the analog times on the top flap and then glued their matching digital time on the bottom.

What Time Is It?

To help the students with telling time on the hour and half hour, each student was given a small preprinted analog clock. They turned that clock into a watch. They then walked around the class asking their friends "What time is it?" Both partners would check the watches to make sure they got the answer correct. When they got the times correct, they gave each other a "high five."

 



What Time Is It?

Students were divided into small groups and given a specific time on the hour or half hour in digital time. They then had to draw that time on a small analog clock. They then glued those clocks onto a construction paper band to create a  watch. The students then chose a partner from another group. In those groups, they practiced asking one another "Do you know what time it is?" and the other student would respond by reading the time on their watch. Both students would check the time on the watches to make sure it was accurate. They continued this process with several new partners. It was a fun and engaging way to have them practice time!

Clock Book

The students brainstormed various activities that we do at school and the approximate time (to the half hour) that we do them at. We recorded the times on a Circle Map. They then worked in small groups to show one of those times on an analog clock. They then had to write a sentence about what time a specific activity is done using its digital time. They also drew a corresponding picture. The pages are being bound in a book to use as review and during math tubbing.

Our Class Schedule with Clocks

Last week we learned more about telling time on the hour and half hour. To help the students remember the meaning of the hour and minutes, they created clocks out of paper plates. On the top plate there were slits pre-cut to leave spaces to write 1-12 on the clock in order with correct spacing. The students numbered the plate like a clock and them glued it down in the middle to another plate. They then folded down each number and wrote the corresponding minutes behind the number. For example, behind the 6 they wrote 30. We then created a class schedule with drawings of analog clocks along with the digital and written word form of the time. We then wrote the activity or lesson that we do at that approximate time. The students then chose on of those activities or lessons and glued down hands on their clock to match that time. They then wrote one sentence to describe what they do at that time. (Sorry -  I did not take pictures of these clocks!) After creating the clocks and the class schedule, the students completed their own clock book. They had to read the digital time and draw the hands on the analog clock to the corresponding time. They then had to write at least one sentence about the activity that they do at school during the time. They then illustrated their books. You can download the book here for free!

Clock Shoot

This week we have been learning to tell time on the hour and half hour in both analog and digital formats. We will be working more on these concepts next week - especially telling time to the half hour. To help your child practice matching analog time to digital time, have them play the game Clock Shoot. In Clock Shoot, the students move the mouse to reveal an analog clock. Using the analog clock, they aim and shoot at the matching digital time. There are varying levels so the students can work in "relaxed" mode or they can increase the rigor with a timed moded.

Creative Clocks

As an introduction to our lessons on telling time, my colleague, Mrs. Linnabary, wrote a lesson about comparing analog and digital clocks. As a part of the lesson, the students had the opportunity to create their own creative, analog clocks. As the students created the clocks, we talked about the features of an analog clock and practiced skip counting by 5's. The students then wrote why telling time is important. Parents, you can help your child practice telling time by visiting Primary Games' "What Time Is It?" game. Fellow teachers, you can learn more about this lesson by visiting Mrs. Linnabary's professional blog, Crayon Bits. Below is a slideshow of the students' creative clocks.

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