Understanding Time
Time helps us organize our day and understand how long things take!
We measure time in seconds, minutes, hours, days, and beyond. Learning to read clocks and calculate time differences are super useful skills for everyday life!
How to Read an Analog Clock
1️⃣ The short hand shows hours - it moves slowly
2️⃣ The long hand shows minutes - it moves faster
3️⃣ Some clocks have a red second hand that moves very fast!
Interactive Clock Practice
Set the clock to show:
Calculating Elapsed Time
If you start reading a book at 4:30 PM and finish at 5:15 PM, how long did you read?
Your soccer practice starts at 3:45 PM and ends at 5:30 PM. How long is practice?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Create a daily schedule with your child using time intervals (e.g., "Homework from 4:00-4:45")
- Practice elapsed time with real-life examples like cooking times or travel durations
- Use both digital and analog clocks at home to help your child become comfortable with both formats