Things You'll Need:
- Analog clock
- Digital clock
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Step 1
Using the clock face from an analog clock, or a picture of a clock face, explain to the student about hours of the day and that each number represents an hour.
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Step 2
Introduce the concept of the half-hour by using fractions and the second hand on the clock.
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Step 3
Use the numbers and the second hand on the clock to explain five-minute intervals.
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Step 4
Demonstrate the two ways to tell time. For example, 2:40 is another way of saying 20 minutes to 3 o'clock.
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Step 5
Discuss the concept of elapsed time using both hands on the clock.
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Step 6
Introduce the digital clock and reintroduce the concepts of hours, half-hours, five-minute intervals, two ways to tell time and elapsed time.
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Step 1
Talk with your child's teacher about what he is learning in school about telling time.
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Step 2
Learn what colors, shapes, animals or characters your child likes to help select a time teaching toy that interests her.
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Step 3
Decide how much you are willing and able to spend on a time teaching toy and stick to that budget.
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Step 4
Involve your child in selecting the time teaching toy.
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Step 5
Select the toy or toys that meet your predetermined criteria.
