Description
TIME-TASTIC DIY CLOCK
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | TIME-TASTIC DIY CLOCK |
| Code | SL-C4-07 |
| Activity Goal | To help the child understand and practice telling time by creating a DIY clock with number cut-outs and movable hands. |
| Skills Developed | Understanding the concept of time • Numeracy skills • Time management • Visual-spatial reasoning • Memory & recall • Precision & coordination |
Materials Needed
- Clock grooving board
- 12 number cut-outs (1 to 12)
- Clock hands (attached to the clock)
Step-by-Step Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Prepare the Materials: Lay out all materials on a clean, flat surface so the child can easily see and reach everything. |
| 2 |
Organize the Numbers: Show the child how to arrange the numbers from 1 to 12 in correct sequence. Explain how these numbers represent the hours on a clock. |
| 3 |
Insert the Numbers: Help the child place each number in its corresponding groove on the clock. Encourage them to think about where each number should go. |
| 4 |
Explore the Clock Hands: Let the child move the clock hands at the center of the board. Make sure the minute and hour hands move freely and smoothly. |
| 5 |
Review the Completed Clock: Once all numbers are placed, go over the clock together. Point out the position of each number and how the hour and minute hands work together to tell time. |
| 6 |
Practice Telling Time: Ask the child to set the clock to specific times related to their daily routine (e.g., “What time do you wake up?”, “Show me lunchtime time.”). |
| 7 |
Ask Reinforcing Questions: Engage the child with questions like: • What time is it if the big hand is on 12 and the little hand is on 3? • Set the clock to 7 o’clock. Where are the hour and minute hands? • Show me 4 o’clock on the clock. |
Time-Tastic Diy Clock Kit