Next, fl ip over the hour chain so the
clock face numbers are showing. Insert
the chain into the base of the clock and
snap on the hour hand. Have children
move the hour hand around the clock.
Ask children, "What hour is the hand
pointing to?" Continue until children
successfully identify the hour.
Telling Time to the Minute
Have children unfold the minute chain with the number line
side facing up. Place the blue minute hand under the 0. First,
have children get to know the number line by moving the hand
and skip counting by 5's. Then, place the hand under a random
minute mark and have children identify the minute. Encourage
children to use the closest fi ve to fi nd the answer. Continue this
until children grasp the concept.
Next, fl ip over the minute chain so the
clock face numbers are showing. Insert
the chain into the base of the clock and
snap on the minute hand. Have children
move the hand around the clock. Ask
children, "What minute is the hand
pointing to?" Continue until children
successfully identify the minute.
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