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By the end of 1st grade students should be able to use analog and digital clocks to tell time to the nearest hour and half hour. Below is a time anchor chart and video that explain how first grade students are taught to tell and record time. The time rap song was written by one of our first grade classes many years ago and since then has helped a countless number of students remember that the "hour hand is the short hand" and "the minute hand is the long hand." Also included below are two templates you can print and use for repeated practice. The "Make Your Own Clock" is a great way for your child to get hands-on practice manipulating the hour and minute hands to show various times. Finally, as your child begins to learn how to tell time be sure to take advantage of real-world opportunities such as checking the clock in the family room to know when 8:00 bedtime arrives or that it's 5:30 and you need to leave for soccer practice.
By the end of 1st grade students should be able to use analog and digital clocks to tell time to the nearest hour and half hour. Below is a time anchor chart and video that explain how first grade students are taught to tell and record time. The time rap song was written by one of our first grade classes many years ago and since then has helped a countless number of students remember that the "hour hand is the short hand" and "the minute hand is the long hand." Also included below are two templates you can print and use for repeated practice. The "Make Your Own Clock" is a great way for your child to get hands-on practice manipulating the hour and minute hands to show various times. Finally, as your child begins to learn how to tell time be sure to take advantage of real-world opportunities such as checking the clock in the family room to know when 8:00 bedtime arrives or that it's 5:30 and you need to leave for soccer practice.
Time Anchor Chart
"Telling Time to the Half Hour" video
Telling Time Rap Song
"Make Your Own Clock" Template
To the left is a blank analog and digital clock template you may print off at home. Place in a clear sheet protector and you can now use a dry erase marker for lots of repeated practice with your child. Draw hands on the analog clock and have your child write the digital time. You can also do the opposite and write the digital time and have your child draw the hands on the analog clock. When your child draws the hour hand for time to the half hour, please be sure that it is half past the number. The above "Telling Time to the Half Hour" video does a great job explaining the placement of the hour hand.
"Learning about the Analog Clock" song
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