Description

For the fourth step in the Child’s understanding of time, we introduce the Clock Activity – Quarter To.  Once again, do not introduce this step too soon.  Continue practising with all the 0’Clock activities until the Child is ready to move on to this, the next step.

How to Present this activity

Present the quarter to the hourly activity of time, using the fraction circles as a guide.  The Child absorbs the sensorial concept of how one hour compares to one circle.  By cutting both items in half and half again, the Child grasps the concept of a quarter hour or a quarter circle.

Previously, the Child believed that time was measured by actions, movement, how long (or short) it will be and it’s importance.  “Time to wake up, to eat, sleep, to go to the park or to work.”  Now, they are beginning to grasp the concept of how similar to mathematics, telling the time is.

We suggest you use the fraction circles when presenting this activity to the Child.

Features of the Clock Activity for the Quarter To o’Clock set

• Control cards (12), each one displaying an analog clock-face with a different quarter-to the hourly o’clock time; and labelled (in words), for the quarter to the time displayed
• Mute cards (12) displaying the analog clock-face only. Each card reflects a different quarter to the hourly o’clock time.
• 12 Labels each one with a different quarter to time, written in words, example 12 o’clock.
• Control cards (12), each one displaying an analog clock-face with a different quarter to the hourly o’clock time; and labelled (digitally – in numbers) for the time displayed
• 12 Labels each one with a different quarter to the hourly time, in numbers, example 12:00.
• a plastic container with a lid

This activity seeks to achieve two different objectives.  The direct objective; with practice, the Child learns to tell the time.  Indirectly, children improve their vocabulary, numeracy and reading skills.

Note: we sell the clock (in the illustration), separately.

Related Products

• Clock with Movable Hands
• Clock Activity – o’Clock
• Clock Activity – Half Past
• Clock Activity – Quarter Past
• Clock Activity – Five Minute

Further Reading and Resources