Time Conversion Basics
Time is all around us!
We measure time in different units depending on what we're doing. Sometimes we need to change between these units to compare times or solve problems. Let's learn how to convert between seconds, minutes, hours, and days!
Time Conversion Cheat Sheet
1️⃣ 1 minute = 60 seconds
2️⃣ 1 hour = 60 minutes
3️⃣ 1 day = 24 hours
Let's Practice Time Conversion!
Example 1: Minutes to Seconds
How many seconds are in minutes?
minutes = seconds!
Example 2: Days to Hours
How many hours are in days?
days = hours!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it real: Use daily activities to practice time conversion ("If soccer practice is 90 minutes, how many hours is that?")
- Visual aids: Create a colorful conversion chart together and hang it where your child does homework
- Time challenges: Set fun challenges like "How many seconds until dinner?" to make learning practical