Why knowing time matters; Meet the clock and its hands; What 'o'clock' means; Practice telling 'o'clock' times; Play a fun matching game

Time to Learn 'o'clock'!

Time to Learn 'o'clock'!

Discover how to read clocks and say 'o'clock' correctly.

Agenda

• Why knowing time matters

• Meet the clock and its hands

• What 'o'clock' means

• Practice telling 'o'clock' times

• Play a fun matching game

Time to Learn!

We're going on an exciting adventure to learn all about time! Today, we will discover how to read clocks and say "o'clock" correctly. Get ready to tell your friends when it's 3 o'clock for snack time!

Children learn to tell time with colorful clocks.

Why Time Matters

• Know when to eat lunch at 12 o'clock.

• Be ready for school at 8 o'clock.

• Play outside after school at 4 o'clock.

• Go to bed on time at 9 o'clock.

Meet the Clock

A clock is a special tool that helps us know what time it is. Look at the big analog clock in our classroom; it has numbers from 1 to 12 and two hands. These hands move around to show us when it's time for fun activities like art class or snack time.

Learning time: The clock guides our educational journey.

The Hour Hand

Look at the clock! The short, thick hand is called the hour hand. It tells us the main time period, like when it's 3 o'clock or 7 o'clock. This hand moves slowly, showing us which hour it is.

Timex clock: the hour hand tells the main time.

The hour hand on the clock signifies the current hour.

The Minute Hand

Look for the long, thin hand on the clock. This is the minute hand, and it tells us how many minutes have passed after an hour. When the minute hand points straight up to the number 12, it means it's exactly 'o'clock'!

The minute hand at 12 means it's exactly o'clock.

Hands Working Together

• Hour hand points to the number.

• Minute hand points straight up to 12.

• Together, they show the 'o'clock' time.

• Like a team, they tell us when!

What is 'o'clock'?

‘O’clock’ is a special way to say the time when the minute hand points exactly to the 12. It means it's the start of a new hour, with zero minutes past. For example, when the big hand is on the 12 and the small hand is on the 3, we say "3 o'clock."

Learn to read analog clocks: 9:30 and 3:30.

Minute Hand at 12

For any 'o'clock' time, the long minute hand always points straight up to the number 12. Think of it like a tall tower! Whether it's 3 o'clock or 7 o'clock, the minute hand is always on the 12.

Clock hands show fractions: minute hand on 12 for o'clock.

Time to Learn 'o'clock'!

Why knowing time matters; Meet the clock and its hands; What 'o'clock' means; Practice telling 'o'clock' times; Play a fun matching game

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