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    • Am And Pm Skills

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    • Relate Activities with A.M. and P.M.
      Am And Pm
      Relate Activities with A.M. and P.M.

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to relate activities with A.M. and P.M.

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    • Tell Time in A.M. and P.M.
      Am And Pm
      Tell Time in A.M. and P.M.

      Kids must tell the time in A.M. and P.M. to play this game.

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    Time In Hours Skills

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    • Read Time in Hours
      Time In Hours
      Read Time in Hours

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by reading the time in hours!

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    • Interpret Time in Hours
      Time In Hours
      Interpret Time in Hours

      Learn to solve math problems by interpreting time in hours.

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    • Set Time in Hours
      Time In Hours
      Set Time in Hours

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by setting the time in hours!

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    • The Hour Hand
      Time In Hours
      The Hour Hand

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by playing 'The Hour Hand' game.

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    Time In Half Hours Skills

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    • Read Time in Half Hours
      Time In Half Hours
      Read Time in Half Hours

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to read time in half hours.

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    • Identify the Correct Clock
      Time In Half Hours
      Identify the Correct Clock

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them identify the correct clock.

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    • Interpret Time in Half Hours
      Time In Half Hours
      Interpret Time in Half Hours

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to interpret time in half hours.

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    • Set Time in Half Hours
      Time In Half Hours
      Set Time in Half Hours

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to set time in half hours.

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    Time In Quarter Hours Skills

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    • Identify Quarter Past and Quarter To
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Identify Quarter Past and Quarter To

      Take a look at how to identify 'Quarter Past' and 'Quarter To' with this time game.

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    • Identity Quarter Hours
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Identity Quarter Hours

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to identity quarter hours.

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    • Express Quarter Hours in Digital Format
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Express Quarter Hours in Digital Format

      Apply your knowledge of time to express quarter hours in their digital format.

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    • Set Time to Quarter Hours on an Analog Clock
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Set Time to Quarter Hours on an Analog Clock

      Use your time skills to set time to quarter hours on an analog clock.

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    Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes Skills

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    • Tell Time in Words
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Tell Time in Words

      Ask your little one to tell the time in words to play this game.

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    • Tell Time using an Analog Clock
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Tell Time using an Analog Clock

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to tell the time using an analog clock.

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    • Set Time on an Analog Clock
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Set Time on an Analog Clock

      Kids must set the time on an analog clock to play this game.

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    • Tell Time to the Nearest Five Minutes
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Tell Time to the Nearest Five Minutes

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by telling the time to the nearest five minutes.

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    Time To The Nearest Minute Skills

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    • Read Time Using Analog Clock
      Time To The Nearest Minute
      Read Time Using Analog Clock

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to read time using an analog clock.

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    • Read Time in Words
      Time To The Nearest Minute
      Read Time in Words

      Take the pressure off by simplifying time with our interactive 'Read Time in Words' game.

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    Elapsed Time Skills

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    • Set the Time after an Interval
      Elapsed Time
      Set the Time after an Interval

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning to set the time after an interval.

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    • Find the Time after an Interval
      Elapsed Time
      Find the Time after an Interval

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by learning to find the time after an interval.

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    • Find Elapsed Time
      Elapsed Time
      Find Elapsed Time

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by learning how to find elapsed time.

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    All Time Skills

    • Select the Clock
      Time In Hours
      Select the Clock

      Take the pressure off by simplifying time with our interactive 'Select the Clock' game.

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    • Set Quarter Hours on an Analog Clock
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Set Quarter Hours on an Analog Clock

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to set quarter hours on an analog clock.

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    • Set Time to the Nearest Five Minutes
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Set Time to the Nearest Five Minutes

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to set time to the nearest five minutes.

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    • Select the Correct Analog Clock
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Select the Correct Analog Clock

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to select the correct analog clock.

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    • Identify the Correct Analog Clock
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Identify the Correct Analog Clock

      Have your own math-themed party by identifying the correct analog clock.

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    • Select the Correct Digital Clock
      Time In Quarter Hours
      Select the Correct Digital Clock

      Dive deep into the world of time by selecting the correct digital clock.

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    • Identify the Correct Digital Clock
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Identify the Correct Digital Clock

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by identifying the correct digital clock.

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    • Read Time in Different Formats
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Read Time in Different Formats

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by learning to read time in different formats.

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    • Read Time
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Read Time

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to read time.

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    • Set the Time
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Set the Time

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing how to set the time.

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    • Choose the Clock
      Time To The Nearest 5 Minutes
      Choose the Clock

      Help your child master time with this fun 'Choose the Clock' game.

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    • The Minute Hand
      Time
      The Minute Hand

      Take a look at the minute hand with this fun game about time.

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    What Is Time?

    Time is a fundamental concept used to measure and sequence events. Time helps us order events from past to present to future. Time is measured in units like seconds, minutes, hours, and years. It helps us organize and understand the change of days and seasons. 

    Time is crucial for scheduling, planning, and synchronization. It is a subject of study in physics, astronomy, and cosmology. Time is a fundamental aspect of our lives, providing a framework for organizing events and understanding the sequence of past, present, and future.

    Concept of Time: Overview

    Let’s go over some important topics associated with the concept of time.

    What Are Analog Clocks and Digital Clocks?

    An analog clock is divided into 12 equal sections. Analog clocks usually have three hands — hour hand, minute hand, and second hand, that move at different speeds. 

    Basic understanding of fractions helps children to see the connection between the divisions on a clock and the sections of a circle. They can relate the 12 equal divisions of a circle with the hours on a clock.

    Analog clock

    There cannot be a better way to explore analog clocks than playing some analog clock games! Do check out and have fun!

    Digital clocks simply display time in numbers. Digital clocks display time using numerical digits instead of clock hands. They provide a clear and precise representation of time, making it easy to read and understand. 

    Understanding a.m. & p.m

    Writing a.m. refers to the time from midnight to noon, while p.m. refers to the time from noon to midnight. For example, 8 a.m. means 5 in the morning, whereas 5 p.m. means 5 in the afternoon.

    By learning about a.m. and p.m., kids can confidently read and understand different times of the day. They learn about the terminology 12 midnight and 12 noon.

    Teaching the concept of a.m. and p.m. gets super-easy and effortless  with the a.m. and p.m. games which include relating activities with a.m. and p.m. or telling time in a.m. and p.m.

    Telling Time to the Hour

    Telling time to the hour means being able to read the hour part of the time on a clock without considering the minutes. It involves identifying the number shown by the hour hand and understanding that it represents a specific hour of the day.

    By mastering telling time to the hour, children develop their time-telling abilities and become more familiar with the concept of time throughout their daily routines. Here are some simple and easy games for kids on Telling Time in Hours!

    Telling Time to the Half Hour

    Telling time to the half hour means being able to read the time on a clock when the minute hand points to the number 6, representing 30 minutes past the hour. When the minute hand walks halfway from 12 to 6, the time is read as half past.

    By mastering telling time to the half hour, children develop a more precise understanding of time. Explore these Games for Kids on Time in Half Hours for better understanding of the concept!

    Telling Time to Quarter Hour

    Telling time to the quarter hour means being able to read the time on a clock when the minute hand points to one of the numbers 3, 6, 9, or 12, representing 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes past the hour, respectively.

    The kids’ understanding of partitioning the circle into halves and quarters help them understand the concept of quarter hours. They understand that an analog time clock can be divided into four equal quarters. 

    Choose the best educational games to learn the time concepts. Check out these amazing Telling Time in Quarter Hours Games!

    Telling Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes

    Telling time to the nearest 5 minutes involves identifying the minute hand's position in relation to the numbers on the clock face and then recognizing the increments of 5 minutes. 

    For example, the given analog clock reads 02:10 since the hour hand is slightly ahead 2 and the minute hand is pointing to the number 2 representing 2  5 = 10 minutes.

    Analog clock reading 02:10

    When a minute hand covers one division, it represents 5 minutes. The kids use their skills of counting by five to understand that one complete round of the clock represents 12  5 = 60 minutes.

    Get a hands-on learning experience with these superb Online Games for Kids based on Telling Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes.

    Time to the Nearest Minute

    Telling time to the nearest minute involves reading the closest minute value. Every division on an analog clock is further divided into five equal parts, each part representing 1 minute.

    Practice telling time effectively with these Telling Time to the Nearest Minute Games!

    Understanding Quarter Past, Half Past, and Quarter to

    Quarter past: Indicates that the minute hand is pointing at the 3 on the clock face, representing 15 minutes past the hour.

    When the minute hand covers the first quarter from 12, the time is read as quarter past 5 or 15 minutes past 5.

    Clock reading quarter past 5

    Half past: Indicates that the minute hand is pointing at the 6 on the clock face, representing 30 minutes past the hour.

    When the minute hand covers the first two-quarters from 12, the time is read as half past 5.

    The time on the digital clock will be 5:30.

    Clock reading half past 5

    Quarter to: Indicates that the minute hand is pointing at the 9 on the clock face, representing 15 minutes before the next hour.

    Clock reading quarter to 6

    When the minute hand covers three-quarters from 12, the time is read as a quarter to 6 or 15 minutes to 6. The time on the digital clock will be 5:45.

    Elapsed Time

    Elapsed time refers to the time that passes from the start of an event to its end. It is the duration or the amount of time that has passed between two specific points in time. It is calculated by subtracting the starting time from the ending time.

    Get a better clarity of this concept with Elapsed Time Games. Do not miss out on the fun!

    i) Elapsed time involving a half hour and whole hours

    It involves counting the number of hours and half hours that have passed.

    Example 1: Sue started driving from her office at 6 p.m. and she reached her destination at 8 p.m. How much time Sue drove to reach her destination?

    Starting time = 6 p.m.

    Ending time = 8 p.m.

    Time required to reach the destination  =08:00-06:00=02:00=2 hours  

    Example 2: Mike started doing his homework at 5 p.m. and finished it at 7:30 p.m. How much time did Mike take to complete his homework?

    Starting time = 5 p.m.

    Ending time = 7.30 p.m.

    Time taken to finish homework  =07.30 - 06:00=01:30= 1 hour and 30 minutes  

    ii) Elapsed time involving quarters and minutes

    It involves counting the number of quarters and minutes that have passed.

    Example: Hannah started cooking pasta at 1:10 p.m. The pasta got cooked at 2:15 p.m. How much time did it take to cook pasta?

     Starting time = 1:10 p.m.

    Ending time = 2:15 p.m.

    Cooking time for the pasta =02.15 - 01:10=01:05= 1 hour and 5 minutes  

    Mixed Units of Time

    Mixed units of time refer to a combination of different units used to measure time. It involves expressing time using hours, minutes, and seconds together. For example, 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 45 seconds. This allows for more precise and detailed measurement of time intervals or durations. Problems involving mixed units of time talk about the number of hours in a day, the number of hours in 3 days, etc.

    How to Tell Time

    To tell time, follow these steps:

    i) Observe the position of the hour hand: Note down the number the hour hand is pointing to or the number that is immediately before the hour hand. This indicates the hour of the day.

    For example, if the hour hand is between 2 and 3 (haven't crossed 3), we read the hour as 2.

    ii) Observe the position of the minute hand: Notice where the minute hand is pointing. It indicates the minutes past the hour.

    For example, if the minute hand points towards the third line after 2, we read the minutes as 

    (2  5) + 3 = 10 +  3 = 13 minutes

    iii) Read the time: Combine the hour and the minutes to read the time. For example, if the hour hand is pointing to 2 and the minute hand is on 30, the time is 2:30.

    Remember to differentiate between "a.m." (morning) and "p.m." (afternoon/evening) to indicate whether the time is before or after noon.

    Practice telling time regularly to improve your skills!

    How to Teach the Practical Uses of Telling Time to Kids

    Use real-life examples: Connect the concept of telling time to everyday situations like getting ready for school, meal times, or bedtime. For example, ask your child to identify the time they need to wake up based on their school start time.

    Engage in interactive activities: Play games or use interactive apps that involve reading and setting clocks. For instance, ask your child to set an analog clock to match the time you give them, or use a digital clock app to practice reading time in a fun and interactive way.

    Make it relevant and fun: Relate telling time to activities your child enjoys, such as sports or favorite TV shows. Discuss how being aware of time helps them manage their activities effectively. For example, talk about how understanding time helps in scheduling practice sessions for a sport they enjoy.

    In summary, by connecting time to their daily routines and interests, children can develop a better understanding of how time plays a role in their lives and the importance of time management.

    Importance of Teaching the Concept of Time to Kids through Games

    Interactive “telling time games” for kids make learning fun and easy. They provide instructions and help children practice reading and setting the clock. There are plenty of benefits of learning to tell time through games. Here are a few:

    Fun and Engaging: Interactive clock games for kids make learning enjoyable and entertaining for kids.

    Hands-on Practice: Time games for kids provide a hands-on approach to learning, allowing them to actively engage with the clock and practice their time-telling skills.

    Interactive Feedback: Interactive games offer immediate feedback, allowing kids to learn from their mistakes and improve their time-telling abilities.

    By choosing interactive games for telling time, kids can develop a strong understanding of telling time while having fun and engaging in interactive learning experiences.

    Learning to Tell Time: Math Games vs. Traditional Methods

    Active participation: Math games for telling time offer fun activities like manipulating clock hands, solving time-related puzzles, etc. Kids actively participate and engage with visual representations of time. Math games provide an interactive approach compared to traditional methods, which may involve passive learning through worksheets or lectures.

    Immediate Feedback and Practice: Math games offer instant feedback, allowing kids to learn from their mistakes and make corrections in real-time. They provide ample opportunities for practice, reinforcing time-telling skills through repetitive gameplay. Traditional methods often lack immediate feedback and may not offer as much hands-on practice.

    Motivation and Fun: Math games make learning to tell time enjoyable and fun for kids. The interactive nature, colorful graphics, and game elements create a motivating learning environment. This can enhance children's interest in and enthusiasm for learning time concepts. In contrast, traditional methods may be perceived as monotonous or tedious.

    Teaching Telling Time through Manipulatives

    The best manipulative that can be used for learning time is an analog time clock with gears. The gears maintain a correct relationship between the hour hand and the minute hand.

    analog clock manipulative

    This learning clock makes it possible to explain hour hand and minute hand to kids in a convenient and faster way. This interactive clock can be used most effectively when learning reading time to the hour or to the nearest minutes. The hands on the clock can be moved quickly to show the change in the position of time with the change in the time.

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